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WA mining leaders express confidence in net zero targets despite skeptical reports

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@theage.nzcow.com

5d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

At a major mining forum in Perth, industry leaders express optimism about reaching net zero emissions by 2050, despite recent reports casting doubt on these targets. BHP reports exceeding its interim decarbonisation goals (36% reduction already achieved against a 30% target by FY30), while Fortescue discusses progress on battery-powered mining trucks operating in the Pilbara. The article highlights the mining industry's confidence in its green transition plans.

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BHP's made commitments – as per all companies, most of them in the room have all similar types of commitments – then in our case it's 30 per cent by FY30, we're already at 36 per cent so you're already advanced on where we said we would be now in terms of decarbonisation
So, one thing I would point out is, if you think about these big machines, they are big trucks that we're trying to run on batteries.
We've got a couple of them running around the Pilbara now in those hot conditions, et cetera, charging, try
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Delegates to major mining forum in Perth say the industry – and the state – remain on track to reach net zero by 2050, despite recent reports putting the target in doubt.

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