BHP, the global leader in mining, has outlined its plans for decarbonization in its recent investor briefing. The company aims to reduce operational emissions by at least 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In Chile, BHP plans to implement trolley assist for fleet decarbonization, starting with diesel trolley and Read More
BHP, the world's largest mining company, is investigating the use of rock-eating microbes to tackle emissions in steelmaking. Steel production heavily relies on coal-powered blast furnaces, but a greener alternative called "direct reduced iron" (DRI) can refine iron ore with natural gas or hydrogen, reducing emissions. However, BHP's iron ore contains impurities that require coal for Read More
BHP Group Ltd., the world's largest miner, is urging Australia to lift its long-standing ban on nuclear power as the country strives to decarbonize its electricity system. Laura Tyler, BHP's chief technical officer, emphasized the importance of including nuclear energy in the energy mix for a safe and reliable power supply alongside wind, solar, batteries, and Read More
Ivanhoe Mines has replaced a $76 million loan receivable from High Power Exploration (HPX) with an equity investment in I-Pulse Inc. (I-Pulse), the parent company of HPX. I-Pulse is a global leader in pulsed-power technology, which has applications in various industries including mining. Ivanhoe Mines also intends to enter into a collaboration agreement with I-ROX, an Read More
BHP, Australia's largest mining company, plans to reduce its carbon emissions by testing heavy-haul trucks powered by electric motors charged with renewable energy. Currently, these massive trucks, which operate around the clock in open-pit mines, consume significant amounts of diesel fuel, contributing to 40% of the company's carbon emissions. James Agar, BHP's group procurement officer, aims Read More
BHP and Codelco, two of the world's largest mining companies, have signed a collaboration agreement to share information and collaborate on sustainability initiatives. The agreement marks the first time the companies have worked together and will focus on areas of mutual interest such as the electrification of mining activities, supply of desalinated water, tailings deposits, and Read More
The West Australian state government has revealed plans to expand the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), the power grid that stretches between Albany, Kalgoorlie and Kalbarri in Western Australia. Power generation from renewable energy sources is expected to triple in the coming decades to meet the fast-growing demand for low emissions products from the mining industry. Read More
BHP has released the results of a pilot case study that applies natural capital accounting principles in the mining sector. The study focused on the rehabilitation efforts at the Beenup mineral sands mine (pictured) in Western Australia. Natural capital accounting measures the amount, condition, and value of environmental assets and helps describe changes in ecosystems and Read More
BHP, China Copper, and Daye Nonferrous have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to collaborate in developing a sustainable and responsible copper value chain to support the global energy transition. China Copper and Daye Nonferrous are two of China’s leading copper producers. The parties aim to jointly explore opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint and improve energy Read More
BHP has signed a new agreement with China's HBIS Group to pilot carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology at HBIS' steel operations in China. HBIS is one of the world’s largest steelmakers and a major iron ore customer of BHP. The trial will test technologies such as Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA), slag mineralization, and biological Read More
