The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.

The companies already have a long-standing relationship dating back to 1985 with the commissioning of Escondida, the world's largest copper mine.

The Balkau decline provides access to the second underground operation at Garden Well South, which commenced commercial production during May 2023.

BHP aspires to reduce its Scope 3 emissions to net zero by 2050.

Thursday’s data showed overseas shipments of non-monetary gold jumped almost 16%.

Without the awaited export permit, Freeport will have to suspend operations, resulting in significant implications for overall operations and sales of mining products.