Pilbara region
Coverage of Pilbara region in the Nexus archive.
- Mooted WA oil refinery ‘dinosaur technology’ amid clean energy transition, experts say
Experts argue that a proposed oil refinery in Western Australia is 'dinosaur technology' requiring government subsidies, as a $4m feasibility study by the Albanese and WA governments aims to assess its viability amid calls to invest in green energy instead.
- China’s State Iron Ore Buyer Extends Restrictions on Fortescue
China’s State Iron Ore Buyer has extended restrictions on Fortescue, the world's No. 4 iron ore exporter. Fortescue's shares nearly tripled in 2016 as iron ore prices recovered, and the company reduced costs and repaid debt.
- The BHP files: World’s biggest miner BHP backtracks on climate action with key projects put on ice, leaked documents reveal
Leaked documents reveal BHP, the world's largest miner, has delayed or halted climate action projects, including emissions reduction and renewable energy initiatives in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Internal memos show the company is war-gaming strategies to push major climate investments into the next two decades.