Electrification of heavy-duty long-haul operations key to reaching net-zero on road transport by 2050 – report

Experts at BloombergNEF believe that battery-electric trucks are likely to become a viable option for heavy-duty long-haul operations by the end of the 2020s.

Staff Writer | June 2, 2022 | 6:06 am

Glencore expected to dismiss bid for Yancoal Australia stake

Chinese majority owner’s bid for Glencore's interest in Australia's largest coal producer "offensively low", sources said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 3:57 am

Lithium mining stocks plunge after Goldman sees “sharp correction”

Billions wiped off sector after Goldman says bull market “over for now" but Chinese lithium prices have begun to tick upwards again.

Frik Els | June 1, 2022 | 4:34 pm

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 6:54 am

Foraco wins $60m deep directional drilling contract with BHP Olympic Dam

The contract is signed for three years firm plus two optional years extension.

Staff Writer | May 30, 2022 | 8:33 am

Australia’s Predictive Discovery raises $55m for Guinea gold mine

The fundraising was the biggest for an Africa-focused gold exploration firm this year.

Reuters | May 29, 2022 | 3:21 pm

Sayona raises $136m for Quebec lithium project’s restart in 2023

The company published a positive pre‐feasibility study for the project this week, confirming the NAL operation’s technical and financial viability over a 27-year mine life.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 7:53 am

Want to dismantle coal power faster? Green the grid

A fresh Australian government, along with an expanded slate of climate-focused independent and Greens legislators, should add further support to the nation’s energy transition.

Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 3:10 pm

Fortescue pursues quantum leap in green hydrogen quest

Company is funding research by a quantum computing venture into ways to produce cheap and abundant green hydrogen.

Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:21 am

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