BHP is reducing emissions by buying renewable energy,electrifying its diesel-guzzling fleet of mining vehicles and cutting fugitive coal mine methane emissions.
The Yindjibarndi people chasing Fortescue for $500 million compensation now want the independent environment regulator to consider tightening the regulation of the high-grade Solomon mine.
Australia’s biggest iron ore producer has 16,000 employees,17 mines,four port terminals and 2000 kilometres of rail in the Pilbara. Now it plans to transform their impact.
If the food disappoints,rooms are not cleaned well or flights are late,management will hear about it – a remote workforce,like an army,marches on its stomach.
The federal budget includes major additional funding to cover the enormous cost blowouts that have dragged on the Metronet budget in the past year.
Most of WA’s increased spend is demand-driven thanks to roaring population growth placing pressure on housing,education and health budgets.
“A big challenge for us is to make sure we continue to diversify our economy to ensure we have a strong revenue base in the future,” Treasurer Rita Saffioti said.
The takeover of US Steel is turning into a political nightmare,and the effects could be widespread.
Whether successful or not,the Australian mining giant’s offer puts pressure on Anglo’s board and management to consider significant changes to its business.
BHP has approached the embattled Anglo American mining house with an all-scrip offer that would see the group’s most troublesome assets spun off.
Iron ore shipments of 43.3 million tonnes were six per cent lower than previous corresponding quarter because of the ore derailment in late December and weather disruptions.