[blompa]

Also ironically, the mining sector is also the driving factor behind a lot of renewable energy innovation projects in Australia. Since mining usually takes place in the middle of nowhere, utilising the sun/wind for energy makes things easier than having to transport fossil fuels long distances.

https://arena.gov.au/projects/agnew-renewable-energy-microgr...

[nl]

Also decomissioned mines are increasingly being used for pump-hydo, eg: https://www.genexpower.com.au/250mw-kidston-pumped-storage-h...

[dwd]

Even better if they are right where the customers are. This would be awesome if they can make it work:

https://www.arup.com/projects/bendigo-underground-pumped-hyd...

[dwd]

They are also leaders in utilising vehicle automation with many mines operating self-driving dump trucks with minimal remote supervision.