June 17, 2022

Methane-spewing coal mines are climate test for Australia’s new leader

“Methane leaking from coal mines has been ignored for many years, but tackling it is the ‘low hanging fruit’ in Australia’s effort to combat climate change.”

June 17, 2022

Glencore trading profit poised for best-ever year

Glencore expects adjusted operating profit to exceed $3.2bn for the first half of the year amid "unprecedented" market environment.

June 17, 2022

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.

June 16, 2022

BHP to shut Mount Arthur coal mine as buyers walk

BHP is, hower, seeking approval to keep the mine running beyond 2026, until 2030, amid high coal prices and a tight market.

June 15, 2022

BP to lead giant green hydrogen project in Western Australia

The project would supply renewable power to local customers in the Pilbara, the center of Australia’s iron ore export sector that hosts mines operated by BHP and Rio Tinto. 

June 15, 2022

Fortescue teams up with Liebherr for green-haul trucks

Miner will buy 120 green-haul trucks, replacing about 45% of its current fleet as it pushes towards decarbonizing its operations.

June 14, 2022

Rio Tinto starts iron ore deliveries from Gudai-Darri mine

The capital cost of the mine, which is expected to have a life of over 40 years, is estimated to be $3.1 billion.

June 14, 2022

US, Canada and partners enter pact to secure critical minerals

The US government has been working with Canada to boost regional supply chains to counter China's dominance in the sector.

June 14, 2022

Elemental Royalties, Altus Strategies merge, creating global gold royalty company

Elemental Altus Group has a combined portfolio of 69 assets across 13 jurisdictions.

June 14, 2022

Glencore gets rich on coal, but questions persist over exit plan

Investors want a projection of emissions from coal between now and 2050, as well as assurances that coal production won’t rise.