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The Sunshine state has turbo-charged its transition towards renewable energy, providing a compelling case study for other states

In an effort to decarbonize its operations in Gladstone and meet its emission reduction targets, Rio Tinto has announced two major renewable power contracts. These renewable projects are a solar farm with a capacity of 1.1GW and a wind energy project of 1.4GW. Rio Tinto aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. With the two projects, Rio Tinto is set to become Australia's largest renewable energy buyer and make a significant impact on region...

Mining giant Rio Tinto said that commodity price movements led to a $1.5bn hit to underlying profits in 2023, though results were partly offset by a stronger US dollar and lower energy prices.

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) signs Australia's largest renewable power purchase agreement for Gladstone operations, boosting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday said it has signed Australias biggest renewable power deal in order to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland. The Anglo-Australian miner said it will buy the...

UK-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto has announced a second major power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of renewable electricity to its Gladstone aluminium operations in Australia's Queensland state.

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has signed what it says is the largest renewable power deal in Australia. The miner will purchase 80% […]

Mining Engineering Online

Mining Engineering Online

Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s...