Category: Environment
White Christmas on WA mine site thanks to surprise roo arrival
There's unlikely to be any December snow in arid WA - but this might be the next coolest thing.
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The WA invention providing a diesel-free option for mine site lighting
The WA-designed MSLT4 ticks a lot of boxes - both in its performance and its emission profile (or lack thereof).
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How rangers in the WA desert found Australia’s most elusive bird
When you’ve become one of only a few dozen people to see the mysterious night parrot, it's understandable that you'd get excited.
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Liquid metal emerges as surprise emission capture and conversion tool
An international team, led by researchers at the University of New South Wales, are aiming to demonstrate that liquid metal can be used to capture and convert CO2 greenhouse emissions at a commercial scale.
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WA research suggests sea life ‘more attracted’ to old oil and gas platforms than coral reefs
Researchers from Perth’s Curtin University have found that fish and other sea life may be more attracted to decommissioned oil and gas platforms than the world’s finest coral reefs.
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Mining’s electric revolution continues with battery-powered ore train for the Pilbara
The electrification of the WA mining industry continues to gather pace, with Roy Hill set to employ the world’s first totally battery-powered locomotive at its Pilbara operations.
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Zero emission haul trucks for WA’s next big state-of-the-art iron ore mine
Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine is likely to field a world-first operational deployment of zero-emission autonomous haul trucks.
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From Perth to Laverton…with a difference
An incredible adventure is about to unfold through some of WA's most historic mining towns - and it all benefits a great cause.
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BHP trials electric mining 4WD that can charge in just 10 minutes
Mining giant BHP is trialling a charging system that will allow electric four-wheel-drives used in its Queensland operations to charge to 171 kilometres of range in as little as 10 minutes.
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How mussel-power is helping improve a vital WA waterway
Mussels, for many of us, are best known as a delicacy usually enjoyed in a chilli-infused tomato broth, alongside fresh white crusty bread. But they are also a vital part of Australian waterways.
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