by Gordon Barratt | Nov 8, 2021 | News
Source: BHP BHP has agreed to sell its 80 per cent share in BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) to Stanmore Resources, offloading two Queensland coal mines and associated infrastructure. BMC owns the Poitrel and South Walker Creek metallurgical coal mines, plus Red Mountain...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 8, 2021 | News
Anglo American is targeting carbon neutrality across its controlled ocean freight activities by 2040, with a 30 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030. This goal is an extension of Anglo American’s Sustainable Mining Plan which aims for carbon neutral mining...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 8, 2021 | News
The Cat 982 medium-sized wheel loader. Image: Caterpillar. Caterpillar has released two medium-size wheel loaders, using its recently announced technologies to increase productivity and improve maintenance costs. The Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are proven to...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Greens Creek, Alaska Precious metals miner Hecla has lowered its 2021 silver guidance, reflecting lower third-quarter production because of staff shortages at the Greens Creek mine, in Alaska. Greens Creek’s silver production fell by about 30% to 1.84-million...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Gold and copper mining company Barrick, which is installing solar power in the US where coal-fired electricity generation is also earmarked for elimination, is intent on making plans rather than promises as it cuts carbon emissions. The New York- and...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2021 | News
Coal operation at the Mt Owen mine in New South Wales. Image: Glencore. Dozens of countries and multinationals at COP26 have released a statement outlining intentions to transition from coal power to clean power, with Australia a notable omission from the list....
