Environment & sustainability

The Weir Group PLC, a global mining technology leader, has announced a new alliance with Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG to accelerate sustainable mining.

Stantec has been awarded a US$16 million feasibility study for a Resolution Copper project, helping to secure a clean energy future.

Fortescue have announced their execution plan for decarbonisation, which includes US$6.2 billion capital investment by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel risk.

ERG has announced that the RMI has confirmed that the cobalt and copper produced by Metalkol RTR is compliant with its responsible sourcing requirements.

European Commission President von der Leyen has announced plans for a Critical Raw Materials Act to help boost critical mineral supplies.

PT Vale and Huayou show sustainability commitment by building a new HPAL plant for limonite nickel ore in Luwu Timur.

CleanTech Lithium PLC has announced a resource upgrade at Laguna Verde project to 1.51 million t of lithium.

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Mitsui & Co. have announced the formation of a joint venture aimed at advancing mining tyre recycling solutions for mining regions around the world.

Industry leaders and innovators are meeting this November at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney to discuss key challenges facing the mining industry.

CRU has appointed a new Head of Sustainability to bolster support offerings to customers in their journey to a greener future.

The Copper Mark has been awarded two more sites from Antofagasta and Southern Peaks Mining, meaning over 20% of the world’s global mined copper production now comes from Copper Mark-awarded sites.

Capstone Copper Corp. has committed to the Copper Mark at its Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde operations in Chile.

Antucoya has become the third Antofagasta operation to receive The Copper Mark, an international seal that certifies that the operation produces copper according to the highest international sustainability standards.

Vale is set to become the first mining company, among the big players in the industry, to test 100% electric 72 t trucks.

Boris Ivanov, Founder, Emiral Resources, discusses how mining companies have a responsibility to steer artisanal mining towards safer processes, with a focus on artisanal mining in Africa.