Environment
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Karora aims to be a carbon neutral junior gold miner
Karora Resources (TSX: KRR) is partnering with The Net Zero Company to establish a pathway to become one of the world’s first net zero junior gold miners. The Toronto-based company with assets in Australia says the pathway will involve setting…
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FPX Nickel tests potential carbon neutral operation at Baptiste
FPX Nickel (TSXV: FPX) has reported positive results from the expanded fields tests of direct air carbon capture in tailings at its Baptiste project in the Decar Nickel District in central British Columbia. Carbon sequestration rates at the project were…
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Mining sector paves the way to clean energy technology
Miners asking for big, bold ideas to supply renewable energy are paving the way for other industries across the world. Miners are constantly looking for innovative power solutions to help achieve their emission targets. “Where there once may have been…
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Using tailings to get to net zero
Carbon mineralization has the potential to more than offset some mines’ emissions
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Top trends in tailings closure
Sustainability, revenue generation, becoming part of the planning process
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Sparking up the Ring of Fire
Progress on infrastructure in remote region offset by opposition from several First Nations, environmental groups
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Mining with the end in mind
The Landform Design Institute shares principles and strategies for successful reclamation
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Canada Nickel’s Crawford project to produce 93% less CO2 emissions than industry average
A study commissioned by Canada Nickel Company (TSXV: CNC) revealed that its Crawford project in Ontario, Canada, is set to produce 2.05 tonnes of carbon dioxide per tonne of nickel-equivalent production over its 25-year mine life —93% lower than the…
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Report: Decarbonization is on the horizon for mining
The following was circulated by the Coalition for Eco Efficient Comminution (CEEC). Visit www.CEECtheFuture.org for ideas on how to cut your biggest energy use. An independent report released earlier this week shines a light on the global mining industry’s energy…
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Suncor, Atco partner on potential world-scale clean hydrogen project
Suncor Energy (TSX: SU; NYSE: SU) and Atco Ltd. (TSX: ACO) are partnering on what could be world-scale, clean hydrogen production near Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The project has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the province by more…
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How blockchain will help miners meet evolving ESG demands
At the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Remote Roundup in January, mining entrepreneur – and master communicator – Robert Friedland laid out his predictions for the future of mining. In addition to a more diverse industry, the founder and executive co-chairman of Ivanhoe Mines sees…
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Costmine compares costs of reclamation in cold climates
As more gold projects investigate operating gold heap leach technology in cold climates, it is important to keep an eye on reclamation costs. Designing for closure before a project is developed can make a significant difference in the reclamation costs.…
