Electrification

One of the two Caterpillar 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric trucks at Jimblebar.

BHP gets started on Pilbara electric truck trials

First two Caterpillar Early Learner battery-electric trucks at Jimblebar

05 December 2025

There's no viable copper substitute: report

Consultancy says red metal has unassailable advantages, but supply risks remain elevated

26 November 2025

BHP signed a deal with Wabtec for two FLXDrive locomotives in 2022.

BHP's battery-electric locos hit Port Hedland

The delivery has been years in the making

14 November 2025

An artist's impression of Aurizon's Battery Electric Tender.

Aurizon, Alcoa working on battery-electric tender

Hybrid locomotive system to use both diesel and battery-electric

12 November 2025

Pilbara miners are getting electric trains in time for Christmas.

Miners getting electric trains in time for Christmas

BHP and Fortescue among those to get some new toys

12 November 2025

ARENA backs Pilbara solar push

Record funding targets lower costs and faster rollout

10 November 2025

Don't panic, Alliance pleads, as offtake deal terminated

Shivers among nickel faithful as Stellantis shifts position, but NiWest developer unconcerned

07 November 2025

The Pilbara's electricity network needs a major upgrade to meet the need of miners' decarbonisation plans.

Call goes out for power providers for the Pilbara

Renewable energy projects with clear pathways to land access preferred

06 November 2025

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