Environment & sustainability

ABB's Erich Labuda advocates electrification and retrofits as cost-effective strategies to cut emissions, reduce maintenance, and extend fleet life.

Vale has announced that its partner, Cummins Inc., has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ joint project with Komatsu.

Alex Truby, Solutions Engineer, Upstream Tech, discusses harnessing AI for enhanced tailings management.

New research from McKinsey reveals that increasing circularity in copper could significantly lower emissions and help bridge an anticipated 3.6 Mt supply shortfall by 2035.

Vulcan Energy has shared an update on its Phase One Lionheart Project, providing integrated lithium and renewable energy production for the battery electric vehicle industry in Europe.

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have signed a Co-Management Agreement to support a lasting and trusted partnership.

Somerset International, Inc. has partnered with Omnipro Representações Ltda. to expand access to its advanced tailings and dewatering technologies across Brazil’s growing mining sector.

Alastair Bovim, CEO of Insight Terra, explores a smarter way to monitor mines post-closure.

Cornish Lithium has announced the purchase of cutting-edge technology developed by Australian group Lepidico.

Shawn Rockey, Cummins, USA, navigates the challenges and opportunities of emissions reduction in mining.

BASF is announcing a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business, acknowledging the ever-increasing demand for copper and the industry’s need for sustainable and resource-efficient processing.

Nomadic Venture Partners and Current have announced the launch of the Mining Water Tech Pilot Pathway Program to support startups developing water-related innovations for the mining industry.

A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks has entered operation at the Yimin opencast mine in Inner Mongolia, China.

Leading building materials specialist Holcim UK has rolled out its global group’s online learning tool that aims to upskill professionals across the UK in sustainable construction practices.

Avonlea Lithium has announced the resounding success of its Advanced Chemical Cavitation Extraction of Lithium Cavitek pilot plant in Northeast, Pennsylvania.