Environment & sustainability

Trimble has announced the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report, featuring progress and milestones as part of its sustainability strategy.

The ICMM has published Scope 3 emissions guidance that provides a standardised framework for the calculation and disclosure of mining and metals value chain emissions.

Orica has announced the commercial release of the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel Neo.

Both Germany and Finland will be well represented at IMARC 2023, with delegations sharing their insights into Europe’s quest for sustainability and innovation.

RWE has commenced construction of a photovoltaics plant with integrated battery storage system at the Hambach lignite opencast mine.

Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd, the renewable energy producer and carbon neutral lithium developer, has commenced commissioning at its lithium extraction optimisation plant (LEOP).

Genmin Ltd has received final approval from the Minister of Environment in Gabon for the social and environmental impact assessment for its Baniaka iron ore project.

IGO’s Nova Operation in Western Australia has become the first Australian mine to commission a Sandvik DL422iE battery-electric longhole drill.

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to build the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories that will generate approximately 4200 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually.

ABB and Norge Mining are collaborating on a FEED study for a next-generation mine designed to help meet Europe’s energy transition ambitions.

Stantec has been selected by First Mining Gold (FMG) to lead the environmental baseline programme for its Duparquet Gold Project in Duparquet, Quebec.

Akobo Minerals AB has announced that it has signed an agreement with MKS PAMP for a range of gold refinery-related services.

AIMEX contributor and Associate Professor, Liza Forbes, University of Queensland, says there are two changes the industry can focus on to break new ground in sustainability.

Anglo American plc has set out its progress towards bringing its 12 tailings storage facilities into conformance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

BHP is investing in renewable energy at Flat Rocks Wind Farm Stage 1 to help power its Nickel West operations.