Environment & sustainability

Governments from across the world will discuss sustainable critical mineral strategies at the Resourcing Tomorrow Conference in London.

The Australian government will double its investment in the Critical Minerals Fund to meet global demand pressures.

Anglo American has presented its regular sustainability performance update, including plans to move towards carbon neutral operations.

IMARC 2023 will examine how a collaboration between mining and space exploration could accelerate efforts to decarbonise the economy.

Rio Tinto and Yindjibarndi Energy will collaborate on renewable energy projects in Pilbara, Western Australia.

RMI and The Copper Mark have published updated criteria for the responsible production and recycling of minerals and metals.

Eurasian Resources Group has announced the publication of its Sustainable Development Report for 2022, entitled ‘Resilient, Agile and Delivering Societal Value’.

Sigma Lithium is readying the third shipment of 20 000 t of Triple Zero Green Lithium at Vitoria Port, Brazil.

MaxMine has chosen Snowflake to help mine sites become more efficient, safer, and environmentally sustainable.

First Mode has announced the addition of two new electrified retrofits to its suite of decarbonisation solutions for mining and rail haulage.

Epiroc has signed an MOU with Newcrest to take a holistic approach towards the mining process, utilising automation, digitalisation, and electrification solutions.

Aurubis and Metso are to set to work on the decarbonisation of the Hamburg copper smelter, utilising Metso’s hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment.

Albemarle Corp. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to collaborate on solutions to support the full circular battery value chain and sustainable mining operations.

Sigma Lithium has successfully prepared 22 500 t of battery-grade, carbon neutral, zero hazardous chemicals, and zero tailings sustainable lithium at Vitoria Port to be shipped to Glencore.

Ivanhoe Electric has announced the results from the initial assessment for the Santa Cruz Copper Project, located west of Casa Grande, Arizona.