Cheapest path for big methane cuts goes through Australia’s mines

Cutting methane leaks from coal mines is the cheapest way for Australia to significantly reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas, according to a new analysis.

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Rio Tinto tempers annual iron ore shipments outlook as demand weakens

Rio has been battling with a surge in production costs while iron ore prices continue to slide.

Reuters | October 17, 2022 | 3:00 pm

Buybacks ramp up in Australia on commodity rallies, M&A drop

The increasing breadth of repurchases reflects extra profits from mining and energy firms, which are among the winners from surging commodity prices resulting from the war in Ukraine.

Bloomberg News | October 17, 2022 | 12:43 pm

Australian lithium miner IGO says chief executive died suddenly

Peter Bradford had led IGO since March 2014 and was also president of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.

Reuters | October 16, 2022 | 7:06 pm

The world’s top 10 lithium mining companies

Lithium prices hit an all-time high this week as battery makers scramble to secure supply amid booming demand.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 14, 2022 | 10:54 am

Fortescue sees first major hydrogen project within next 9 months

Chairman Andrew Forrest launched FFI in 2020 with an ambitious goal to produce 15 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030.

Bloomberg News | October 13, 2022 | 1:18 pm

EU crisis opens opportunity for Australian green energy exports – Fortescue

European nations are pushing to boost renewable energy resources amid an energy crisis to move away from Russian gas.

Reuters | October 13, 2022 | 7:59 am

Column: How do you accelerate energy transition when current crisis slams the brakes

If the answer to the energy crisis is a faster rollout of renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, then the problem is that the current situation is hindering the solution.

Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 6:46 am

Shell launches consortium to speed up electrification of mining vehicles

The oil and gas giant has attracted eight companies to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and renewables in mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2022 | 6:03 am

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