News Articles for Vandita Pant

US investment giant Blackrock has acquired a major stake in BHP's Pilbara power assets via a $US2 billion infrastructure agreement.

Brandon Craig has been promoted to the role of BHP's president Americas, but the mining giant is yet to decide who will lead its most valuable asset: its WA iron ore business.

The Big Australian has shipped 3 billion tonnes of Pilbara iron ore to China, its biggest customer, since 1973.

BHP and engineering firm Hatch have struck a deal to design an electric steelmaking furnace to cut carbon emissions.

Two of Australia's biggest miners have lined up deals to supply battery materials, starting with lithium and nickel, for Ford Motor Company.

BHP has welcomed MV Mount Tourmaline to its fleet, the world's first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier which will start transporting iron ore between Western Australia and Asia this year.

WA's role in the electric vehicle supply chain has received a big boost, with BHP Nickel West announcing a deal with carmaker Tesla.

BHP has struck its third agreement with a major steel producer to study new technologies and production techniques designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Five new LNG-powered ore carrying vessels will be used to transport iron ore for BHP, an early step toward a potential widespread change in shipping fuel.