Environment & sustainability

Xerotech and Agder Gruppen have announced a partnership to electrify a fleet of mining and construction machines for the Scandinavian market.

Ivanhoe Mines has pledged to achieve net-zero operational GHG emissions at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the DRC.

Perseus Mining Ltd has released its 2020 Sustainable Development Report, detailing the company’s progress over the past 12 months in delivering on its commitment to responsible mining operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.

Centamin has announced that it has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contracts for the 36 MW solar farm and 7.5 MW battery-energy storage system at the Sukari Gold Mine to juwi AG and Giza Systems.

Los Andes Copper Ltd has received Regional Environmental Committee approval for its upcoming drilling campaign at Vizcachitas.

VGK and BELAZ have discussed the course of testing of an electric dump truck with a carrying capacity of 220 t and recorded further steps on the project.

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has submitted an Action Pledge in support of the UN’s designation of 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.

ERG has established a dedicated ESG committee with the aim of fully incorporating sustainability practices into its strategy and decision-making processes.

Foran Mining Corp. has announced that its 100% owned McIlvenna Bay deposit will become the world’s first carbon neutral copper development project.

Ausenco’s 2020 Sustainability Report highlights its longstanding commitment to sustainability, sets the stage for a comprehensive review of all global activities, and reaffirms the company’s vision of finding a better way to create a sustainable future.

CMOC and IXM have joined RCS Global Group’s Better Mining program to improve conditions on and around artisanal and small scale mining sites.

Anglo American plc has published its production report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2021.

Vale has gradually started the operation of the tailings filtration plant located at the Vargem Grande Complex in Minas Gerais, totalling US$2.3 billion in investments between 2020 and 2024.

Savannah Resources has announced that APA has declared the Mina do Barroso Lithium Project EIA to be in conformity with its requirements.

Mining3 and ENGIE have announced the commencement of the Hydra Consortium.