Environment & sustainability

Newmont Corp. has announced a strategic alliance with Caterpillar Inc. to deliver a fully connected, automated, zero-carbon emitting, end-to-end mining system.

I4 Mining has released a new report examining how Industry 4.0 technology will transform plant, machinery, and equipment.

The new AUS$1 billion low emissions technology commercialisation fund recently announced will help secure the long-term future of the state’s AUS$82.6 billion resources sector, the Queensland Resources Council has said.

SQM has joined the Race to Zero programme as part of their ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ campaign science-based targets initiative.

Altilium Group Ltd and PT Indo Mineral Research are set to advance a sustainable, next-generation nickel extraction technology in Indonesia.

First Cobalt Corp. has announced that it is expanding its strategic plan, as well as changing its name to Electra Battery Materials Corp.

The Copper Mark’s has signed an MOU with CRU that includes the integration of its assurance framework into CRU’s Emissions Analysis Tool.

Hummingbird Resources plc has provided an update on the company's progress in adhering to the World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles.

Teck Resources Limited has announced it has committed to the Copper Mark.

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with Lepidico Ltd to establish the first lithium production facility in the Middle East.

EnviroGold Global Ltd has provided an update on key initiatives related to its multi-year strategy, including progress on acquiring major projects for its tailings reprocessing business line.

Eurasian Resources Group has announced the publication of its sustainable development report for 2020, entitled ‘Sustainability in Challenging Times’.

Low-carbon nickel produced by Vale on Canada’s east coast is poised to power the next generation of battery electric vehicles across North America and Europe.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his Autumn budget and spending review has announced over £3.2 billion of commitments to electric vehicles and offshore wind in the UK to support the Net Zero 2050 and the Levelling Up agendas.

Anglo American has published its Climate Change Report 2021, ahead of its six-monthly sustainability performance update, and made a commitment to halve its Scope 3 emissions by 2040.