Environment & sustainability

Rio Tinto has approved construction of a new 25 MW solar plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah, USA.

The IEA and the Government of India’s Ministry of Mines have signed a memorandum of understanding which lays out a co-operation framework on critical minerals.

Sabi and Minespider have partnered to bring blockchain-enabled transparency and ESG compliance to African commodity supply chains.

Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, Executive Director of PROMPERU in the US, comments on Peru’s recently signed MOU with the US and the country’s position as a key player in the global transition to a green economy.

Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.

ABB’s recent study has revealed that 70% of mining leaders believe significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies.

Newmont has announced its Cadia operation in Australia has achieved The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark following an independent assessment.

Ramon Barua Costa, CEO of Aclara Resources, outlines how a resilient rare earth elements supply chain requires collaboration across industries, governments, and local communities to ensure that production aligns with the highest environmental and social standards.

ERG’s Metalkol facility has become the first tailings reprocessing site to commence The Copper Mark assurance process, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development.

Stantec has been selected by West Kitikmeot Resources to continue advancing the engineering and environmental consulting services for the Grays Bay Road and Port Project in Nunavut, Canada.

Harita Nickel has committed its mining operations to an IRMA audit, the first mine in Indonesia to do so.

Tersa Earth and Silica-X have signed a MoU to collaborate on AI-driven biotech and zero-waste solutions for the mining and waste management industries.

Epiroc and Fortescue have announced the handover of Australia’s first Pit Viper 271 E electric-driven blasthole drill rig, for use in Fortescue’s Pilbara iron ore operations.

Fortescue has signed a US$2.8 billion green equipment partnership with Liebherr for zero-emission mining solutions.

Thiess and FLANDERS have signed an agreement to collaborate on bringing fleet decarbonisation options to mine owners.