Australia’s miners were racing to decarbonise. Why are some tapping the brakes?
Australia's mining companies, including BHP and Rio Tinto, are facing delays in deploying electric haul trucks as they trial the technology at Jimblebar. While initial tests show progress, industry executives are pushing expected rollout timelines into the 2030s due to challenges in scaling up battery systems. This situation underscores the mining sector's struggle to decarbonise amid environmental pressures.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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