The ABC reported that “BHP Billiton [is] among several companies speaking about [geothermal power]'s potential at a conference in March in Kalgoorlie.” 

BHP apparently believe that “...land close to the Northern Territory border is suitable and would benefit towns such as Warburton...The technology would not only solve a major logistical problem for remote mines, but also revolutionise life in nearby communities and save the huge expense of providing diesel-generated power.”