Environment & sustainability

Martin van Zyl, Sales Manager, ABB Process Industries, comments on the daunting challenges facing the mining industry, as it is expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable.

ICMM has published new guidance that aims to help mining and metals companies achieve and maintain no net loss of biodiversity at their operations.

Dr Emma Gagen and Dr Sally Innis, ICMM, lay out key principles for optimising closure outcomes from tailings storage facilities to create lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Summit Nanotech has successfully closed US$25.5 million in funding led by Evok Innovations, BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, Xora Innovation, and Capricorn Investment Group.

Martin Pochopien, and Beibei Sun, Vendigital, detail how plans to electrify mining operations and equipment en route to net zero could bring opportunities to boost efficiency and generate value for the long term.

Metso has launched its Cu POX leaching process to address the needs of the copper extraction industry.

Lithium Americas Corp. has announced a US$250 million strategic investment from Orion Resource Partners LP to support Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project.

Chuck Price, Chief Commerical Officer for Allonnia, details how the validation of Allonnia’s technology is a milestone towards sustainably upgrading mineral concentrates.

Appian Capital Advisory has announced that it will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park from Emesco Energy.

Winsome has announced its intention to develop a carbon sequestration strategy through a strategic partnership with Isometric.

Taseko Mines Ltd has released the findings of a comprehensive study of the economic contributions of its Gibraltar copper mine.

Gold Fields has awarded a contract to Goldwind to design, manufacture, and construct seven wind turbines for its St Ives gold mine.

Vale and Caterpillar have signed a new, five-year global framework agreement, to strengthen the collaboration between the two companies.

Cummins Inc. has announced the acquisition of assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations.

Weardale Lithium has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Durham County Council to build the UK's largest lithium extraction facility.