Environment & sustainability

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.

Investments through 2030 in the state will ensure production with fewer tailings dams, greater sustainability, and innovation.

ICMM welcomes Maaden (Saudi Arabia Mining Company), one of the fastest growing mining companies and largest in the Middle East, as its 26th company member.

Weir has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with MINEXXT, Inc., to strengthen its global leadership in thickened and paste tailings solutions.

Janus Electric has signed an MOU with EVUNI, marking a significant step in advancing the company’s international expansion strategy for the electrification of heavy transport.

Amer Hage Chahine and Ilya Epikhin from Arthur D. Little explore how geopolitical competition and technological disparity – not just environmental concerns – are driving the global stalemate over seabed mining regulation, as nations debate the future of ocean-floor resource extraction.

Sim Sharphouse, Operations Manager at Salko UK, shares insights into the company’s scope, innovative approach, and the scale of their involvement in the ambitious infrastructure project.

Dr Vere Ross Gillespie, Senior Aquatic Ecologist and Mining Sector Lead at NatureMetrics, details why habitat insights and species-level data are the key to nature-positive mining.

Komatsu, in collaboration with Boliden, has announced the commissioning and start of field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new Power Agnostic (PA) series.

Anoop Suvarna, Pall Corporation, highlights how innovative direct lithium extraction methods from brine are offering faster, more sustainable solutions for meeting global demand.

BHP has signed an MOU with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) to explore opportunities in battery development for mining equipment and locomotives.

Nomadic Venture Partners and Current have announced the selection of three innovative startups for their inaugural Mining Water Technology Pilot Program.