Archives: Sustainable mining

Codelco, the largest copper producer in the world, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japanese companies Toyota Chile and Mitsui & Co (Chile) Ltda for “a strategic collaboration in the development and testing of sustainable mobility solutions in its mining divisions.” It says this agreement seeks to promote competitive and environmentally responsible[…]

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 PDAC Awards. Since the awards were established in 1977, they have been a symbol of excellence, recognising individuals, teams and organisations that have made significant contributions to the global mining industry. “The 2025 award recipients embody the expertise, passion and[…]

Evolution Mining, like many of its gold mining peers, has made a commitment to emissions reduction by 2030 on the way to achieving ‘net zero’ status by 2050. This relates to Scope 1 & 2 emissions compared with its FY20 financial year baseline. Evolution’s recent FY24 Annual Sustainability Report shows the company’s progress on this[…]

As outlined in a statement shared with the Chinese media by Rio Tinto to coincide with a project celebration ceremony meeting, the Tier 1 miner and China’s State Power Investment Corporation Ltd (SPIC) green energy company SPIC Qiyuan are collaborating to pilot battery swapping technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The two-year project will[…]

BHP says it is strengthening its strategic partnership with global technology company ABB, through the signing of a multi-year Global Framework Agreement. ABB is a leader in industrial automation, electrification and digitalisation, and delivers critical technologies and equipment for BHP’s global operations including Escondida in Chile, the BHP Jansen project in Canada, and various packages[…]

On the final day of The International Mining and Resources Conference and Expo (IMARC) 2024, in Sydney, Australia, industry leaders turned the focus on building public trust and improving transparency. A panel exploring ‘How to Improve the Public’s Perception of the Mining Industry’ discussed practical steps for mining companies to strengthen accountability and better connect[…]

Epiroc’s range of drill rigs, mine trucks and loaders for underground applications are now verified to be compatible with HVO100. This alternative fuel reduces particulate tailpipe emissions and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases. Rickard Johansson, Vice President Marketing at Epiroc’s Underground division, said: “By switching from fossil diesel to HVO100, customers can reduce CO2e[…]

At the recent AusIMM MillOps 2024 conference held in Perth from 21-23 October, a presentation by Dr David Seaman, Manager Metallurgy – Technology & Innovation at Newmont, titled ‘Red Chris Flotation Circuit Expansion – From Piloting to Full Scale’ detailed how the miner managed to improve the performance of the mill flotation circuit for more[…]

With pressure mounting on the mining industry to reduce emissions, leaders are actively addressing challenges associated with decarbonisation, emphasising that achieving net-zero will require substantial collaboration, significant investment, and a clearly defined roadmap for a sustainable future. Speaking on a panel about collaborative ways to support the energy transition on day two of the International[…]

Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the US, it claims. Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery equipment at the mine, concentrator,[…]