Environment & sustainability

First Solar, Inc. has announced that its photovoltaic solar module technology will power 17% of Nevada Gold Mines’ annual energy needs.

The Copper Mark is making its assurance framework available to molybdenum, nickel, and zinc producers to further the promotion of responsible production practices across the mining industry.

Vale has contributed to a multi-university report indicating that sand from the ore production process may contribute to solve two important environmental issues.

Epiroc is starting a partnership with steelmaker SSAB to secure fossil-free steel for use in the production of its mining equipment.

Maptek has announced a strategic investment in K2fly.

FLSmidth and AVEVA have signed a global partnership to deliver cutting-edge digitally enabled solutions and services to the mining industry.

Perpetua Resources Corp. has launched its sustainability roadmap, which outlines 13 goals to guide the company as it advances the Stibnite Gold Project towards development.

BHP has secured renewable energy for three of its major nickel operations in Western Australia, following the signing of a new PPA with Enel Green Power.

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent to assess the development of an iron ore ‘green corridor’ between Australia and East Asia.

Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has successfully commissioned its trolley assist project, which consists of an approximately 1 km trolley-assist haul ramp and seven pantograph-equipped electric haul trucks.

With the awarding of the Copper Mark to six new participating sites in 1Q22, the standard now covers over 15% of global copper production.

De Beers is making progress on the installation of a comprehensive water management system at its Venetia Underground Project in Limpopo Province.

Vale Canada has signed a multi-year agreement to supply low-carbon nickel products to Northvolt AB, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability.

Anglo American partners with EDF Renewables to secure 100% renewable energy supply for South Africa operations.

Teck Resources Ltd has announced Highland Valley Copper Operations has been awarded the Copper Mark.