BHP defies its own climate strategy to spend hundreds of millions on polluting diesel trucks in Pilbara
Summary
BHP, Australia’s largest miner, has bought many new diesel trucks for its Pilbara mines even though these trucks produce pollution and go against its climate goals. The company delayed switching to electric trucks because it said the technology is not ready, and it plans to keep using diesel trucks at new and existing mines until at least 2040.Key Facts
- BHP is the biggest user of diesel fuel in Australia’s mining sector.
- Trucks are the largest source of BHP’s diesel emissions.
- BHP planned to test electric trucks in Western Australia in 2024 and start using them widely by 2027-2028.
- Instead, BHP bought 62 new diesel trucks worth over $500 million for the Jimblebar mine.
- BHP stated electric truck technology is not yet ready for full use.
- Plans for the new Ministers North mine include using diesel trucks expected to operate until 2041.
- BHP’s original plan was to refurbish old diesel trucks to last until electric trucks could replace them by the 2030s.
- The company’s climate strategy aims to replace all diesel trucks by 2040, but recent purchases may delay this goal.
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