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Coal

BHP asks for praise, as key institutions demand it quit coal lobby groups
BHP says shareholders should be praising its efforts, rather than demanding it quit pro-coal lobby groups.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 7, 2019

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Policy & Planning

BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with support of dodgy carbon accounting
BHP reportedly endorses Morrison government use of Kyoto carry-over credits to effectively halve the ambition of its 2030 Paris climate task.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 25, 2019

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Coal

BHP casts doubt on renewables as it commits $US400m to cut emissions
BHP voices concerns about land use of renewables in establishing $US400m fund to reduce emissions across its entire value chain.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 24, 2019

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Renewables

BHP energy tender could deliver “game changing” shift to renewables
BHP puts its Chile and Australian electricity contracts out to tender, and expects renewables to feature strongly in “game-changing” shift.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 21, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

BHP says half of global vehicle sales could be electric by 2030
BHP market analyst suggests electric vehicles could grab a share of more than 50% in the global market for new car sales by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

BHP sees early end for thermal coal, plugs in to electric future
BHP is preparing for the early end of thermal coal and huge opportunities in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and a decarbonised future far different from the Coalition government.
Giles Parkinson and Michael Mazengarb

May 23, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

EVs go underground, as BHP beats Tesla to the electric ute
BHP transforms a V8 4WD true blue Aussie ute to electric drive to work at it giant underground mine, and cops some flak from the nay-sayers.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 28, 2018

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Coal

BHP gives World Coal Association the cold shoulder – but it’s no climate saint
BHP axes membership with global coal lobby group, citing “material difference” over its climate advocacy. But is this hypocrisy?
Bob Burton

Apr 13, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

BHP may dump global group, but looks to forgive Australian coal lobby
BHP flags cutting ties with international coal lobby groups, but appears more forgiving of Minerals Council, other Australian organisations.
Bob Burton

Dec 20, 2017

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CleanTech Bites

BHP sees 500MW solar and storage potential in disused mines
BHP has been told its legacy mines in north America could support more than 500MW of solar, wind and storage, turning liabilities into potential assets.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 15, 2017

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Commentary

What’s next for Minerals Council’s coal and climate policy?
The abrupt and unexpected departure of the Minerals Council of Australia’s CEO, Brendan Pearson, may well be a crucial tipping point in Australia’s debate over domestic energy policy.
Bob Burton

Sep 25, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

BHP under pressure to dump pro-coal lobby groups over climate policy
A shareholder resolution highlighting the chasm between BHP’s stated climate policy and the pro-coal advocacy of its mining industry lobby has pushed the company to commit to reconsidering its membership of the hardline Minerals Council of Australia.
Bob Burton

Sep 20, 2017

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