Restricting fossil fuel incentives could accelerate the transition towards environmentally friendly alternatives, a study found. More mines might roll out electric heavy vehicles if diesel fuel tax...
Category - Diesel/Fuel
A major mineral producer will replace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. BHP revealed it would convert thousands of diesel-powered locomotives across its entire Australian operations. “At...
A major resources producer abandoned non-renewable energy sources for the first time. Rio Tinto confirmed none of its heavy machinery will run on fossil diesel at its Boron operation. Haul trucks...
A modern mining company is testing out an eco friendly truck at a major operation. OZ Minerals (OZL) confirmed Janus Electric recently converted one of Qube’s 165-tonne, diesel, triple road...
An operator discovered trucks can roll away even when a stop device is engaged. An unoccupied fuel truck recently descended 8 metres and crashed into a mobile stacker despite the park brake already...
A mining services company decided to substitute fossil fuel powered locomotives. An entity that is half owned by CIMIC Group recently confirmed it would replace nearly all diesel light vehicles with...
A mining services company became one of the industry’s first to transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently ordered Toyota Hilux electric vehicle...
A mining giant will quickly decarbonise its heavy vehicle fleet. Anglo American recently signed a US$1.5 billion (A$2.2B) binding agreement with First Mode to add the US-based target to the resources...
A mining giant will test-run new, environmentally friendly technology at one of its major operations. BHP recently confirmed plans to trial a battery-electric Epiroc Boomer M2 jumbo at its Olympic...
A resources mogul endorsed abandoning commodities produced from prehistoric organic matter. Fortescue Metals Group supported the national transition away from coal, oil and gas. Founding chairman...
A mining services company won a tender for an Asia-backed coal operation. National Mining Services recently secured a contract at China-heaquartered Yancoal’s Moolarben Coal Mine in Ulan, 137km...
A multinational mining company is interested in hiring passionate and dedicated people, and no experience is necessary. Glencore is prepared to pay, fully train and qualify beginners in various...
