March 29, 2021

Decommissioning, environmental costs often underestimated – study

Swedish researchers say insufficient financial reporting by mining companies may lead to an underestimation of environmental liabilities.

March 26, 2021

New South Wales approves $484m solar farm

The Culcairn solar farm is being developed by Neoen Australia.

March 25, 2021

Forrest takes on Musk in hydrogen versus EVs debate

The Fortescue founder doubled down this week on his criticism of Musk’s view that hydrogen cars are “mind-bogglingly stupid.”

March 24, 2021

Rio Tinto to use solar technology to power California mine

Heliogen's AI-powered technology will be deployed at Rio's borates mine, using heat from the sun to generate and store carbon-free energy to power industrial processes.

March 24, 2021

Chevron pulls plug on Kitimat LNG project in BC

Chevron owns a 50% stake in the project and will halt further funding after failing to find a buyer.

March 24, 2021

BHP presses to transform Australia’s ‘dysfunctional’ gas market

BHP is pressing for Australia's gas market to move away from opaque contract negotiations towards index-based deals.

March 19, 2021

Securing raw materials key to China’s economic, carbon neutrality goals – report

A report by Wood Mackenzie states that China needs to secure a competitive supply of raw materials to guarantee its clean growth.

March 18, 2021

Teck aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

According to its 2020 sustainability report, Teck aims to have its Chilean operations fully running on clean energy by 2030.

March 18, 2021

We may be entering a new commodities supercycle

Two components of this potential supercycle – oil and gas and metals – are relevant to decarbonization prospects.

March 18, 2021

Cerrejón, Colombian Indigenous community launch agreement over environmental concerns

Cerrejón is owned by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore and has been operating for 30 years.