by Gordon Barratt | Jul 26, 2021 | News
Japan, Australia’s largest thermal coal and gas buyer, has announced a switch to renewables ─ with the goal of doubling its renewable energy target for 2030 and halving it’s gas usage, slashing demand for Australian LNG and coal. The changes were announced by Japan,...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 23, 2021 | News
Climate activists blasted South Korean builder Hyundai Engineering & Construction for its decision to continue its 1,200-megawatt Quang Trach 1 coal power project along with Mitsubishi and Vietnam’s Construction Corp. Seoul-based not-for-profit organization...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 23, 2021 | News
Diversified major Rio Tinto has approved a $108-million investment in underground development at its Kennecott copper operations, in the US, to enable early orebody access and undertake orebody characterisation studies for underground mining. The investment builds on...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 23, 2021 | News
Australian critical minerals miners have caught the attention of Korean battery manufacturers as the east Asian powerhouse looks to diversify its supply chain. Korea’s three largest battery manufacturers – LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation – increased...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 22, 2021 | News
Westgold Resources has commenced stope mining at the Triton North area of the South Emu-Triton underground mine at the Meekatharra gold operations in Western Australia. The South Emu and Triton mine sites are located on the southern end of the Reedy Shear Zone, which...
by Gordon Barratt | Jul 21, 2021 | News
To help support its customers’ sustainability targets while prioritizing safety and productivity, Komatsu will focus on “creating value together” in its 48,000-square-foot booth at MINExpo 2021, where the company plans to unveil its latest solutions for surface and...
