A fossil fuel operation resumed production under new ownership in Queensland’s Western Downs region. New Wilkie Energy (NWE) recently reopened the Wilkie Creek coal mine, 121km northwest of...
Category - Energy
A mining giant plans to transition away from diesel heavy vehicles. BHP recently revealed it would replace fossil fuel powered trucks across its Australian operations. “Ultimately, our aim is...
A mining services company decided to substitute fossil fuel powered locomotives. An entity that is half owned by CIMIC Group recently confirmed it would replace nearly all diesel light vehicles with...
A major development will proceed in North Queensland through state ownership. The State Government recently confirmed it would nationalise CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage Transmission...
A mining boss predicted significantly more fossil fuels are needed to support the energy transition. Mike Henry suggested twice as much steelmaking coal will be produced in response to a worldwide...
A mining giant will quickly decarbonise its heavy vehicle fleet. Anglo American recently signed a US$1.5 billion (A$2.2B) binding agreement with First Mode to add the US-based target to the resources...
A controversial mining operation is expected to resume work under fresh management. Zero Carbon Investek (ZCI) recently offered between $1 billion and $2B for the Yabulu Nickel Refinery, 25km north...
A resources mogul began converting a fossil fuel operation into a major renewable project. Andrew Forrest recently confirmed ambitious plans to transition a controversial coal mine into a green...
A mining giant will test-run new, environmentally friendly technology at one of its major operations. BHP recently confirmed plans to trial a battery-electric Epiroc Boomer M2 jumbo at its Olympic...
A Bowen Basin mineral producer received the regulatory nod to proceed with two new coal developments in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. The State Government recently approved Futura...
A mining equipment company tested an eco friendly heavy vehicle without experiencing significant power loss. Caterpillar (CAT) recently celebrated completing a test-run of its 793 electric dump...
A magnate could handsomely reward mining bosses who accelerate the transition towards cleaner alternatives. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) recently proposed paying management personnel more, if they...

