A strange Saturday morning en route to the Arctic The Man Who Pays His Way: There’s plenty of room for you aboard the Iron Ore railway from Sweden to Norway The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023
Picture this: green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks to boost efficiency and kickstart both industries The race to net zero is accelerating. Just last week, United States President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a climate pact to boost cooperation. The move signifies Australia is becoming a global leader in the renewable energy roll-out and critical mineral supply. The Conversation · May 26, 2023
Aboriginal group says remediation at Juukan rock shelters has begun The Aboriginal group whose rock shelters Rio Tinto Ltd destroyed for an iron ore mine three years ago said remediation efforts have begun at the site under a co-management model that gives them more agency over mine development. Reuters · May 24, 2023
Australian hydrogen in demand as South Korean manufacturers look to reach renewable energy target by 2050 As South Korea edges closer to being solely powered by renewables come 2050, the manufacturing industries of Australia's third-largest trading partner believe hydrogen gas is the answer to help reach its target. ABC News · May 14, 2023
WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA Western Australia's position as the nation's strongest economy remains unchallenged as Mark McGowan delivers his third budget as treasurer, and issues a warning over anyone eyeing off the state's GST share. ABC News · May 11, 2023
WA budget surplus again set to top $4 billion, with households to get $400 electricity rebate Swelling iron ore royalties and GST payments from the Commonwealth are set to hand the WA government a bumper surplus of more than $4 billion for the third straight year. ABC News · May 11, 2023
This MIT vet wants to revolutionize the steel industry Climate tech investing is gaining prominence, but founders are still having a tough time convincing VCs to play the long game. Fortune · Apr 21, 2023
Where to get iron ore in Wartales This resource is used to craft weapons and armor. PC Gamer · Apr 20, 2023
Cyclone Ilsa hits Australia's northwest, misses iron ore export hub A tropical cyclone smashed into Australia's northwest coast as a category 5 storm, setting new wind speed records, but has largely spared populated regions including the world's largest iron ore export hub at Port Hedland, authorities said on Friday. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Australia iron ore hub braces for strongest cyclone in a decade Australia's northwest region, home to the world's largest iron ore export hub, braced on Thursday for the area's most powerful tropical cyclone in a decade, as a major port closed and residents rushed to stock up on essential supplies. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Australia's main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here's what we must do to prepare Making steel was responsible for about 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. That’s because steelmakers in countries like China, Japan and South Korea have long relied on fossil fuels like coal to make steel in blast furnaces. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023
Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo? A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad? ABC News · Mar 31, 2023
Clive Palmer to sue Australia for $300 billion over iron ore project in WA's Pilbara region Mining billionaire Clive Palmer seeks $300 billion in damages from the Australian government over an iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. ABC News · Mar 30, 2023
Odisha plans to auction 10 major, 12 minor mineral blocks in 2023-24 BHUBANESWAR: The state government is planning to auction 10 major and 12 minor mineral blocks in the financial year 2023-24. Steel and mines minister Prafulla Kumar Mallik said this in the state assembly on Monday. The Times of India · Mar 27, 2023
ABC News · Mar 22, 2023 Project Iron Boomerang rail connecting Pilbara, Bowen Basin's iron and coal to face senate committee A man's dream to connect the iron ore and coal fields of the Pilbara in the west and the Bowen Basin in the east is being scrutinised by a Senate committee this week.
ABC News · Mar 13, 2023 BHP launches renewable diesel trial, raising concerns over biofuel in net zero transition Mining giant BHP has launched a "renewable diesel" trial to reduce carbon emissions at a Pilbara iron ore mine, but an environmental engineer says the company may be better off with the real thing.
ABC News · Mar 11, 2023 Move over Red Dog, meet the Pilbara's new wonder dog, Shanny, alive despite days in a Rio Tinto ore dumper A Pilbara pup is being hailed a miracle dog after surviving days at the bottom of a bin where tens of thousands of tonnes of iron ore was being dumped.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2023 BHP records strong earnings from coal BHP returns another strong result with coal as iron ore and copper both slip
AAP · Feb 20, 2023 BHP first-half profit slides amid global headwinds Mining giant BHP has posted a drop in first-half profit, earnings and dividend on lower iron ore prices and inflationary pressures.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2023 Fortescue founder claims signing Yindjibarndi royalty agreement risks creating 'alcohol disasters' Fortescue Metals executive chairman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest defends the failure to sign a mining compensation agreement with Yindjibarndi traditional owners in WA's north.
Reuters · Feb 8, 2023 BHP halts Western Australia iron ore operations for a day after worker dies The world's largest miner BHP Group has suspended its Western Australian iron ore operations for a day after a worker was struck by a train at its Port Hedland iron ore facility, it said on Wednesday.
AAP · Feb 8, 2023 BHP worker dies after being hit by train in WA's north BHP has suspended its Western Australian iron ore operations for 24 hours after a worker was hit by a train and killed at a rail yard in Port Hedland.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023 Why a Swedish town is on the move – one building at a time The Arctic town of Kiruna is subsiding and under threat from being swallowed by a vast iron ore mine. But what does its relocation mean for the local Sami reindeer herders?
The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023 A tiny radioactive capsule is lost on a highway in Western Australia. Here's what you need to know On January 12 a truck pulled out of Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and drove 1,400km south to Perth, arriving on January 16.
Reuters · Jan 29, 2023 Rio Tinto apologises for loss of tiny radioactive capsule in Australian outback Rio Tinto Ltd apologised on Monday for the loss of a tiny radioactive capsule that has sparked a radiation alert across parts of the vast state of Western Australia.