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BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to cut supply chain emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 6:47 am

Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition

It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised…

Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:03 am

Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side

From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore…

Bloomberg News | February 5, 2022 | 5:35 pm

Element 25, Circulor partner to develop first ESG transparent manganese supply chain

Company is demonstrating traceability and ESG compliance for its manganese…

MINING.com Editor | February 2, 2022 | 2:23 pm

Investors urge miners to change ways after damning Rio Tinto workplace report

An report released by Rio Tinto pointed to a culture…

Reuters | February 2, 2022 | 8:14 am

Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative

The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 2:43 pm

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 10:16 am

The top miner’s vision of the future looks a lot like the past

BHP plans to add more copper and nickel to meet rising demand from renewable energy and electric vehicles.

Bloomberg News | February 18, 2020 | 3:00 am

BHP CEO says company needs more copper, nickel

Henry also said that the company would be willing to sell its thermal coal assets if a buyer offered a good value.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:54 pm

Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant

Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:03 pm

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm

Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien

Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:27 am

Joint ventures on the increase in mining finance, says industry specialist

Mining companies are also increasingly looking at where they can raise capital protection.

Global Data | February 17, 2020 | 8:59 am

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

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