DynaCERT Inc. has announced that it has received a purchase order for 3,000 units of its HydraGEN™ Technology, which is designed to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in diesel engines. The order was placed by Bristol & Bristol Incorporated, an oil and gas logistics company based in Georgetown, Guyana. Initial payment has been received Read More
Newmont Corporation has released its 2022 Climate Report, which follows the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The report outlines Newmont's efforts to address climate change, including managing climate risks, improving business resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and understanding climate impacts. Newmont said it will prioritize the development of renewable energy projects Read More
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has formed research partnerships with the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), the Enel Foundation, and Circle Economy to investigate how the mining and metals sector can contribute to a global circular economy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. The partnerships with CCSI 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
Global mining company Rio Tinto has invested $6 million in Brisbane-based battery company Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) to accelerate the development and utilization of GMG’s graphene aluminum-ion batteries. This joint development agreement marks a breakthrough for GMG as it aims to offer an alternative to dominant lithium-ion batteries. GMG's batteries charge 70 times faster, last longer, Read More
Imerys, a mineral-based specialty solutions supplier, is collaborating with TotalEnergies to implement a large-scale solar power system with battery energy storage at its Lompoc diatomite mining facility in California. This initiative is part of a long-term energy services contract or Power Purchase and Storage Services Agreement (PPSSA). TotalEnergies will be responsible for installing and maintaining a Read More
Alcoa and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have entered into a new multi-year agreement for Alcoa to supply EGA with smelter grade alumina. The 8-year agreement, starting in 2024, allows EGA to procure up to 15.6 million metric tons of alumina from Western Australia. This supply agreement will make Alcoa EGA's largest third-party alumina supplier. In 2022, Read More
The Australian government is allocating $50 million in funding to support 13 projects spanning critical mineral refineries, rare-earths mining, and batteries. The aim is to diversify supply chains and establish local processing facilities for key materials required for the global transition to a green energy economy. The funding will be distributed among seven projects in Western Read More
Munro Vehicles has unveiled its all-electric MK1 Pick-Up (pictured), a zero-emission off-road vehicle. Following the success of the MK1 Truck, Munro's second model offers customers in sectors like mining, construction, utilities, agriculture, and defense the opportunity to meet decarbonization targets without sacrificing performance. Priced from £49,995 Ex VAT, the MK1 Pick-Up has already received over 200 Read More
South Australia plans to establish a groundbreaking Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act to simplify regulations and promote investment in large-scale hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The Act aims to streamline processes, ensure secure land access, prioritize environmental benefits, and involve First Nations people in the transformation. It will consolidate existing acts into a single regulatory framework, Read More
