Top Miner BHP Quits World Coal Association Over Climate Clash

  • BHP cites ‘material difference’ with group following meetings
  • Miner targets net zero emissions in 2nd half of this century
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BHP Billiton Ltd. has severed ties with the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to combat climate change, with the mining giant saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on as a member.

BHP will cease membership of the association following a review, while remaining a part of two other groups that it says have shown a willingness to engage further on climate issues, according to a statement by the Melbourne-based company on Thursday.