Australia’s Big Miners Show the Way with Renewables

CleanTechnica
By David WaterworthMay 18, 2026, 11:40 pm194 ptsTrendingTop
The Australian government subsidises diesel from primary producers to the tune of AU$11 billion per year. Dr Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals has come out swinging, saying that the 18 largest miners receive about one third of this, and don’t need it.As Fortescue heads to real zero, Forrest wants a ...…

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