BHP's Divestment Campaign Continues To Gather Pace
BHP Billiton announces the sales of its Pinto Mine in Arizona, US, suggesting that its divestment campaign is continuing to gather pace
Sectors - Energy
Australia: Running On Renewables
Will Australia ever be capable of sourcing 100 percent of its energy from sustainable sources?
Government Promises Reef Relief
The federal government steps up initiatives to protect the Great Barrier Reef as an increase in shipping from the coal and gas boom has threatened its World Heritage Status
South Australia May Be Sitting on an Oil Gold Mine
Brisbane-based Linc Energy estimates that the Arckaringa Basin surrounding Coober Pedy may have anywhere from 3.5 billion to 233 billion barrels of oil in it
Could Australia Run on Renewable Energy in 10 Years?
Between wind and solar power, Australia could generate 100% of its electricity on 0.4% of its land mass
Australian Heatwave Extends National Temperature Scale
The South Australian 'dome of heat' has shattered temperature records and forced the Bureau of Meteorology to add new colours to its weather forecasting chart
Best of 2012, #3: Carbon Tax's Business Impact
In our July issue, we explored the impact of the carbon tax on Australia's small and medium-size businesses
Espressogrow: Plant Nutrition from Coffee Ground Waste
A 2012 'BRW Ten Startups to Watch' honouree, Espressogrow finds a sustainable use for our discarded coffee grounds
Multinationals Have the Power
Foreign-owned energy companies are the big beneficiaries when it comes to electricity payouts in Australia
Atlas Iron look to sell Uranium prospect
Australian mining company Atlas Iron Ltd is in talks to sell its share of a uranium prospect, sparking concerns that softening demand from China could spell the end for the country's mining boom
Consider Nuclear
Exploring the alternative power solution
Carbon Tax Hits Produce, Pizza Businesses
Small businesses are feeling the squeeze on items vital to their operations
Aussie Miner Approved for Hungarian Uranium Mine Project
"With the Hungarian Cabinet approval, we now have formal government endorsement of a potential JV to develop the Mecsek Hills Uranium Project, a highly important... strategic asset, which is one of Europe's largest uranium projects," Matt Swinney, managing director of Australian miner Wildhorse Energy
SMEs vs. the Carbon Tax
Australia's Top 500 companies are feeling the initial brunt of the tax, but the trickle-down of price increases may actually be hitting the SMEs even harder
Brisbane Airport Data Centre Wins National 'Sustainable' Award
The iseek Data Centre has achieved a PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) rating of 1.3 by the Green Grid, which is among the lowest indexes in the country
Australian Coral: Well Suited for Climate Change
More than 1,000 kilometres of coral reef along Australia's coastline are actually benefitting from the warmth - a finding that goes against what scientists predicted would happen
Next Generation Data Centres
Reducing their carbon footprint by utilising solar energy
Climate Change to Bring Heat, Bushfires to NSW
According to ABC News, the Climate Commission is predicting record heatwaves, bushfires and rising sea levels across the state by the end of the century due to climate change
The 'Gas Rush' Heads to Australia's Northern Territory
It's being compared to the Gold Rush of the 1850s: exploration permits and applications are flooding into Australia as energy miners set their sights on the Northern Territory, a largely untapped source of gas
Wind Farms May Be Affecting Australia's Weather
A US-based study finds that wind turbines may be affecting local weather and land surface temperatures
Mining Boom Contributing to Koala Decline
Australia's iconic marsupial has declined by 75% since 1993 in Gunnedah, the "koala capital of the world"
Business Prep for the Carbon Tax
The introduction of the Carbon Tax in July this year places a significant impost on Australian companies and means that all businesses need to think seriously about waste management and energy efficiency
Australia Poised to Become #1 Global Supplier of LNG
Adding a third commodity to the resources boom, Australia could become the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2018
Carbon Tax a Billing Mystery
An "averaged" figure will reflect the carbon tax on Australians' energy bills once the tax takes effect on 1 July 2012
Fueling the Economy Now, Lowering Future Prosperity
Among the G20, Australia's coal dependence makes it the most unprepared nation to prosper in a low-carbon economy
Rio Tinto, Mitsubishi Raise Offer for Coal & Allied
Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi are willing to shell out $1.5 million for the remaining minority shares in Coal & Allied they don't already own
Minara Resources Receives $1 Billion Bid from Glencore
Nickel miner Minara Resources saw a jump in share prices as Glencore International offered to purchase the 27 per cent stake Minara did not own
BHP Billiton Offers Solace to Workers Axed by BlueScope
BHP Billiton has swooped in to rescue the workers let go by BlueScope Steel, with the offer to find work at a BHP's Illawara Coal operations
Fortescue Delivers With $1 Billion Profit for the Year
Fortescue announced a full-year profit of A$987.9 million for the year ending in June, thanks to Chinese demand and increased iron ore prices
Shell Australia to Sell LNG to South Korea's Kogas
Shell Australia is currently in contract negotiations for a multibillion dollar, 20-year contract deal with Kogas for the supply of LNG from Australian gas fields
Lihir Takeover Proves to be Golden for Newcrest Mining
Newcrest Mining posts a net profit for the 12 months to June 30 of $908 million, up 63 per cent on the previous year
Origin Energy Hits Record Production, Revenue Numbers
Origin Energy's annual production has increased to a record 135 petajoules (PJe) for the year ending in June, up 30 per cent from last year
Atlas Iron Moves In On Brazil-Based Centaurus Metals
Perth-based Atlas Iron is taking up a 19.9 per cent stake in Australian-owned, Brazil-based iron ore explorer and developer, Centaurus Metals, for $18.7 million
BHP Billiton: Full Steam Ahead on Production Records
BHP Billiton is poised to achieve a full-year net profit of A$20.49 billion thanks to diversified operations and record production in its iron ore operations
Santos to Become Largest Gasfield Owner in NSW
Gas producer Santos is poised to become the biggest owner of gas fields in NSW with a $730 million acquisition of Eastern Star Gas
Heavy Rains Dampen Rio Tinto Iron Ore Production
Rio Tinto cut its full-year coal, bauxite, alumina and iron ore production guidance because of heavy summer rains in early 2011
Peabody Energy Makes Hefty Bid for Macarthur Coal
On the same day Prime Minister Julia Gillard proposes a $23 carbon tax, Peabody Energy announces takeover bid for Macarthur
Operations Resume at BHP Site Following Tragic Death
BHP Billion has reopened its iron ore port and rail operations at Port Hedland following the death of a contractor
BHP Billiton's Worsley Project Hit with Costs, Delays
Complexity, inflation and a rising dollar are to blame for the $1.2 billion cost increase at BHP's Worsley alumina refinery
Tata Steel Gives Up Riversdale Shares to Rio Tinto
India's Tata Steel sold off its 26 per cent shareholding of Riversdale, making way for a compulsory acquisition by Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Spends More Millions in Pilbara
To increase iron ore capacity to 333 million tonnes by early 2015, Rio Tinto is spending an additional US$676 million in the Pilbara
CSIRO to Open Australia's Largest Solar Tower
CSIRO is getting ready to unveil a brand new solar tower on June 18-- and it's poised to be the most adaptable, dynamic solar research facility in the world
Special Report: Mining Industry
BHP Billiton's Jac Nasser, Rio Tinto's Jan du Plessis, Treasurer Wayne Swan and CBA CEO Ralph Norris share their views on the mining industry
Nev Power Replaces Andrew Forrest as Fortescue CEO
Nev Power steps in as new CEO as Fortescue plans to ramp up iron ore production to 155 million tonnes by June 2013
Exxaro Moves In On Territory Resources
South African-based Exxaro Resources offers iron ore miner Territory Resources $123 million takeover bid
Palmer's Resourcehouse Seeks Hong Kong IPO
In its fourth attempt to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Clive Palmer's Resourcehouse seeks up to A$3.6 billion for IPO
Woodside Hires Exxon Veteran as New CEO
With 27 years of experience at ExxonMobil, newly appointed Woodside Petroleum CEO Peter Coleman looks poised to perform
Regent Pacific Withdraws BC Iron Takeover
Junior iron ore miner BC Iron withdraws from the proposed $345 million takeover by Regent Pacific, citing the offer is not fair
Rio Tinto Wins Rail Access Battle
Fortescue and other iron ore miners have been blocked from accessing Rio Tinto railways in the Pilbara
