The role of mining in mitigating the effects of climate change
The mining industry may be a major contributor to climate change, but it is also playing a vital part in climate change mitigation efforts. Ailbhe Goodbody finds out more
Tag: climate change
The role of mining in advancing cleantech development
Lord Ashbourne, director of energy & resources at Edison Group, examines the vital role that the mining industry plays in the advancement and adoption of clean technology (cleantech) and the race to net zero emissions
Learning how to decarbonise the mining industry
David Greenwood, CEO at ISN Solutions, examines the role of new technologies and data-driven decisions in decarbonising the mining sector
Turning mine sites into carbon vaults
Dr Alison Shaw explains how a carbon sequestration project developed and initiated by De Beers at its mines sites, could eventually help to mitigate climate change on a much larger scale
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
Investing in a greener future for the mining industry
How can mining companies prepare for the impacts of climate change? Carly speaks to the ICMM’s Verónica Martinez about climate change adaptation, better reporting and how investors have become a force for good
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.
Creating a carbon-neutral mine site
How hydrogen fuel cells and other technologies are helping Anglo American to make its vision of a carbon-neutral mine site a reality
Climate change: making mining part of the solution
Carly Leonida asks: is the mining industry doing enough to tackle climate change?