Environment & sustainability

Rio Tinto will fully transition to renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah.

Over 30% of all globally mined copper now comes from sites with The Copper Mark, a major milestone for responsible production.

The Weir Group has completed a study that highlights a significant opportunity to reduce energy use in comminution.

Aggreko will build, own, and operate a solar farm and BESS in Queensland.

MHI and Orica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on emission reduction initiatives.

Arca has received funding support from the CICE for its air-to-rock carbon mineralisation project that will use tailings from an Australian mine owned by BHP.

Altilium has secured UK government funding to transform mine tailings into valuable EV materials.

BacTech Environmental has received permit approval from the Ecuadorian government to begin the development of a bioleach processing facility in Tenguel.

ICMM has published a Water Stewardship Maturity Framework to help mining and metals companies enhance their stewardship of shared water resources.

Rio Tinto and Aymium have partnered to develop a renewable biocarbon product that reduces emissions in large-scale industrial processes.

BHP and TransAlta have collaborated on a new solar farm in Australia to reduce emissions.

Weir has partnered with CEEC International to ensure responsible water use within the mining industry.

ABB has launched its new global sustainability initiative, aiming to inspire customers and partners to harness the power of technology.

Dr Barry Flannery, Xerotech, Republic of Ireland, outlines how lithium-ion batteries are poised to reshape the mining industry.

Clean TeQ Water has established a Joint Venture with mine tailings management company Future Element.