February 18, 2020 Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.
February 18, 2020 The top miner’s vision of the future looks a lot like the past BHP plans to add more copper and nickel to meet rising demand from renewable energy and electric vehicles.
February 17, 2020 BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.
February 17, 2020 Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.
February 17, 2020 BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.
February 17, 2020 Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019.
February 17, 2020 Joint ventures on the increase in mining finance, says industry specialist Mining companies are also increasingly looking at where they can raise capital protection.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Australian companies, academia working on fast-charge Li-ion batteries for trams Lithium Australia's subsidiary to optimise its battery materials for the project.
February 13, 2020 Modest global growth for iron ore production – report Top firms investing in technology to maintain an edge, Fitch forecasts.
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