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Solar

Solar panels go up at BHP’s first major off-grid renewable energy project
Mining giant BHP begins installation of panels at solar and battery project that will help power nickel mining operations in WA’s Northern Goldfields.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 27, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator mulls carbon offsets for mining waste and carbonates
One of Australia’s largest resources companies could soon claim carbon offsets for emissions captured from waste products of its mining operations.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 23, 2022

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Solar

BHP nickel mines begin shift to renewables, as works start on solar and battery
BHP says works have begun on solar and battery storage at its Nickel West operations in WA, and it’s scouting for suitable sites to add up to 50MW of wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2022

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Storage

BHP taps “giga-scale” gravity energy storage that may use recycled wind blades
Australian resources giant BHP has agreed to trial the innovative long-duration energy storage technology of Swiss company Energy Vault.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2021

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Policy & Planning

BHP board backs shareholder call to review membership of pro-coal industry groups
BHP board backs shareholder push to review membership of industry groups opposed to climate action – but will it change anything?
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 14, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Woodside-BHP oil and gas merger “disastrous” for climate, and some shareholders
BHP and Woodside to merge oil and gas businesses, creating a $41bn giant. It might be good for BHP, but could be a disaster for the climate.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 18, 2021

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Solar

BHP says two solar farms and big battery to power nickel mines supplying Tesla
BHP announces first large-scale onsite solar farms and a big battery to help power its WA Nickel West mines that will supply Tesla.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

BHP and Toyota to partner on light electric vehicle trial
BHP to partner with Toyota Australia on trial of new light electric vehicle (LEV) at its Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 13, 2021

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Coal

Renewables, EVs and hydrogen key to zero-carbon mining, BHP says
BHP says switching diesel for electricity, and hydrogen for coal, will be key to a transition to carbon neutral resources sector.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 9, 2020

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Renewables

BHP turns to renewables for nickel mine that may supply Tesla, starting with solar and battery
BHP to integrate renewables into nickel mine that may supply Tesla batteries, including an 18.5MW solar and battery system.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 27, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

BHP responds to Elon Musk’s call for more nickel, as miners wake up to EV market
BHP boosts nickel output in response to call from Elon Musk, as mining giant is on the cusp of inking a supply deal with Tesla for battery and EV materials.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 15, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia’s mining giants still tied to lobby groups blocking climate action
In the wake of Covid-19, the fossil fuel lobby has ramped up its anti-climate campaigns, and their ties to Australia’s companies and the Morrison government are stronger than ever.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 23, 2020

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