Environment & sustainability

ALROSA plans to reclaim the tailings pit of processing plant No. 8 at its Aikhal Division by 2029.

The Minerals Council of Australia has confirmed the industry’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in support of the goals of the Paris Agreement.

IAMGOLD Corp. has announced its commitment to achieve net negative greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050.

In its latest report, GlobalData has emphasised the need for metals and minerals companies to prioritise ESG, as they prepare to play an important role in the global transition to a greener future.

The World Gold Council has launched a new report ‘Gold and climate change: Decarbonising investment portfolios’, which looks at gold’s potential impact on the carbon profile of investment portfolios and their alignment with climate targets.

Centerra Gold Inc. has filed an application requesting urgent interim measures to address critical operational and safety problems at the Kumtor Mine.

Clariant has opened the Competence Center for Tailings Treatment, a new technical facility exclusively dedicated to developing solutions for tailings management.

RPMGlobal will bolster its in-house environmental, social and governance capabilities after entering into an agreement to acquire Perth-headquartered environmental consultancy services firm, Blueprint Environmental Strategies.

Ampcontrol, in partnership with Tritium, has been announced as one of 21 companies across the globe to be shortlisted for the ‘Charge On Innovation Challenge.’

Liebherr Mining and ABB have announced their collaboration to explore the development of state-of-the-art technology and equipment for the overall electrification of mine sites.

Wärtsilä will supply an energy storage system to Zenith Energy, an Independent Power Producer in Australia.

Parsons Corporation has announced that a new International Standards Organization (ISO) Standard and Guidance Document for Mine Closure and Reclamation Management has been internationally approved.

With a growing demand for critical minerals, the mining industry is looking for possible solutions that can access additional sources, notwithstanding a limited workforce.

The World Gold Council has announced that its members have committed to reporting their positions and progress on climate-related risks in line with the recommendations of Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding with MEDATech to jointly explore solutions to decarbonise mining operations through charging solutions and optimised electric drive systems in battery electric vehicles for heavy-duty applications.