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Janus Electric truck

Newly purchased mine trials electric heavy vehicle

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...

Glencore coal

Mining giant converts southern Qld coal to renewables

A resources producer will transition a Surat Basin operation away from fossil fuels to eco friendlier alternatives. Glencore recently confirmed a new direction for its Wandoan Coal Project, 278km...

NSW Department of Planning and Environment

Anti-mining whistleblower fired for being uncooperative

Authorities terminated an informant who accused some resources approvals of being unlawful. Rebecca Connor was dismissed from her mining titles operations manager job, after complaining about the New...

SEA electric ute

Employer orders zero emissions electric utes

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...

SEA electric ute

Electric ute rollout accelerates across industry

A new partnership will rapidly transition more mine sites away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. More than 8500 Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser electric vehicles will soon begin rolling out across the...

Kidston workers

$295M North Qld project receives special status

A major development is one step closer to construction in North Queensland’s Etheridge Shire. The State Department of Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning recently granted...

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