Environment Archives - Page 2 of 6

Perth geologist turns love for WA’s rugged rocks into make-up range

As a geologist, Eliza Stewart knows she has been given a unique opportunity to appreciate the colours and contours of WA’s outback

Flooded old mines emerge as surprising community heating option

One of the most complex questions in global mining remains what to do with sites once they have reached the end of their operational lives.

WA mining giant takes single-use plastic drink bottles out of the picture

The move to limit drinks to those available in non-plastic packaging both on-site and at the company’s Perth offices was revealed as part of Plastic Free July.

‘Australia’s most elusive bird’ pops up in the Pilbara

A species of parrot that went missing for 67 years and is considered to be one of the world’s rarest birds has been found in WA’s Pilbara for the second time in a year.

Evolution joins mining’s EV revolution

The Rokion R200 is being trialled at the Frogs Leg Underground mine, where it is being used daily to transport workers around site, inspect operational areas and ferry light loads.

Recycling in action at CITIC Pacific Mining

The WA mine site on track to recycle millions of water bottles each year

CITIC Pacific Mining's emerging partnership with North West Recycling will help prevent millions of water bottles each year going into landfill.

FMG dumptrucks in operation at Cloudbreak

F1 edge to power electric mining truck development

Fortescue Metals Group has announced an agreement with Williams Advanced Engineering to design and implement a battery system to power an electric mining haul truck.