Former BHP economist urges stronger government action to accelerate miner decarbonisation
Former BHP chief economist Dr. Huw McKay urged stronger government policies to accelerate decarbonisation among miners during an interview. He advocates for a carbon price to drive significant emissions cuts as BHP faces criticism over delays in its renewable projects. McKay's comments highlight concerns about Australia's broader climate targets amid BHP's emissions reduction efforts.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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