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Mining activity uses monumental amounts of water while contaminating it as a by-product of essential operations. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co explains how workers can protect both themselves and the surrounding soil by using more sustainable methods.
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott operation has progressed its decarbonisation objectives by signing a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas.
The global mining industry needs to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts amid growing pressures and demand. Jane Marsh explores how it aims to meet 2030 climate targets through electrification, renewable energy, policy alignment and digital innovation.
Digital Catapult has announced a £400,000 investment in deep tech startup Optimal Slope, a mining technology company on a mission to transform opencast mining into a more efficient and environmentally sustainable industry.
A report by the Essential Minerals Coalition, led by CEBDS, Vale, and IBRAM, was delivered to the president of COP30.
Hitachi Energy announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML), to the national grid, which comprises 45.5 percent renewable energy sources
The fight against climate change cannot be won by one country, one company or one continent alone. It requires collaboration across borders, supply chains and industries.
BHP has entered into its third and largest renewable electricity supply arrangement for Copper SA, taking another step forward in its operational decarbonisation and unlocking significant new investment in renewable generation in the state.
LoopX, a Canadian company developing AI and robotics-powered solutions for the mining industry, recently announced a pre-seed investment from Hatch.
Rio Tinto, in partnership with Founders Factory, has unveiled six new investments spanning laser-based superdeep drilling, ecosystem restoration, robotic revegetation solutions, mineral waste valorisation for extracting critical metals and nature and biodiversity monitoring.
Lucy Pugh, Global Industrial Water Practice Director at AECOM, discusses how integrated water management will be key to pioneering the energy transition in the mining industry.
Rare earth mining is a critical industry, but it creates a significant amount of environmental damage. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, explores how South Africa is currently leading the charge in changing that narrative.