16 Jul 2024
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue for decades
Even Richard Tacon, chief executive of mining company Bathurst Resources says the coal-fired plant at Huntly should only be used as a last resort. While many argue the world's reliance needs to decline sharply for climate goals to be within reach Tacon says coal for steelmaking will be needed beyond 2050. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more.