Getting creative with mine water management
Water management is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, operational and social challenge that mining companies currently face. So how do we make sure there is enough for everyone?
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Rising to the ESG challenge
2020 marks the start of a new decade, one that heralds a greater focus on environmental, social and governance performance for the mining industry, writes Carly
The green economy: mining’s double-edged sword
The green economy poses both an opportunity and a threat to the mining industry. The path we take depends heavily on whether we can get our housekeeping in order. Carly chews the fat with Inmarsat’s Joe Carr
Preparing the mining industry for a changing climate
How much carbon dioxide does the mining industry produce each year? How will climate change impact mining operations at a physical level? And, are we doing enough to halt it? asks Carly.
Cleaning up mine sites with carbon-negative bioremediation
Cemvita Factory’s Moji Karimi explains how biomimicry can be harnessed to treat mine waste and sequester carbon dioxide as mining companies work towards carbon neutrality
Mine tailings: reprocess, recover & recycle
Why we’ll be hearing an awful lot more about the reprocessing of tailings from mining over the coming years
Mining without water
Reducing water usage is a key sustainability challenge for mining operations around the globe. Anglo American is leading the charge with its vision for fully waterless mines. Carly Leonida looks at the company’s efforts
