Environment & sustainability

Orica and Fertiberia have partnered to successfully execute the first blast using low-carbon ammonium nitrate at the Canteras de Santullán quarry in Spain.

Society Artisanal has partnered with Minespider to implement traceability of artisanal, conflict-free gold from the DRC.

SiTration has raised US$11.8 million in seed capital, which will be used to scale the company’s critical metals recovery solution and deploy pilot systems with commercial partners.

In celebration of World Environment Day and this year's theme of land restoration, Adionics highlights the importance of a circular lithium supply chain, starting with brine reinjection technology.

Nabil Khodadad and Nonkululeko Zondo, Vinson & Elkins LLP, explore how the African mining sector can benefit from and take a lead in the energy transition, due to increased demand for critical minerals globally.

Sandvik and Byrnecut will collaborate to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment.

Rio Tinto and BHP will work with Komatsu and Caterpillar to test large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Australia.

The conference programme for IMARC 2024 has launched, featuring industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers set to explore how the mining sector can expedite its journey towards net zero.

Sandvik has initiated a pilot project to deploy a second-life battery energy storage system at Glencore operations.

Scania has commenced sales of autonomous mining trucks, opening up for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining operations.

ABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement-owned haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle.

A study conducted by IGO, Perenti, and ABB has found that converting the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia to an all-electric underground fleet is technically feasible.

Michael Hinton, Hitachi Energy, USA, highlights how intelligent energy management can provide electrification opportunities and create value for mining companies.

M2i Global has partnered with Nova Terra on the development of critical mineral supply chain solutions.

Transparency Market Research describes how mining companies are increasingly choosing explosives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.