environment

acQuire has reimagined its environmental data management solution with a new release to improve user experience. Introducing, EnviroSys 9.

Following its recent regulatory approvals, Group 6 Metals will redevelop the Dolphin Tungsten mine in a way that preserves the environment.

ESG is not new. In the 2010s, the pressure for companies to disclose its sustainability performance was seen as a branding exercise.

Hastings Metals Technology has ticked another box for its Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia, receiving governmental approvals for environmental management and a revised mining proposal.

Tahmoor Coking Coal has received environmental approval from the federal government to expand the Tahmoor coal mine in New South Wales.

A Swinburne University of Technology spin-out has used a Federal Government grant to mass-produce a technology which enhances safety in mine tailings dams.

Rio Tinto and BHP have joined forces with Komatsu to create and commission zero emission haulage solutions.

Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO to explore and develop low-carbon emission technologies for iron ore mining through to steelmaking.

Shell International has started development on decarbonisation and digitalisation pathways for Tokyo investment firm ITOCHU’s global metals and minerals portfolio.

Glencore has earned a certification from the Queensland Government for rehabilitating 138 hectares at the Newlands open cut coal mine in Central Queensland.

Glencore has been accredited for full compliance with recommendations from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority (NT EPA) at the McArthur River zinc mine.

Researchers from Aalto University in Finland have found a new environmentally friendly method for increasing mineral recovery in minerals processing.

Fortescue Metals Group has contracted Pacific Energy to build Western Australia’s largest network integrated battery energy storage system (BESS).

Rio Tinto has secured a gas supply agreement with Santos, who will supply 15 petajoules of natural gas to the miner from late 2021.

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison is determined to push the country towards a net zero economy by 2050 without sacrificing “traditional industries in regional Australia”.

Deloitte’s top 10 trends for 2021 have highlighted the mining sector’s commitment to continual improvement and in laying a foundation for tomorrow. Decarbonisation and zero harm are two of this year’s discussion points in the annual Tracking the Trends report.

BHP has penned an agreement with Chinese customer HBIS Group to evaluate solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas from ironmaking and steelmaking.

EPLAN P8 and Ecodesign’s ESG software open the door for more efficient electrical and control designs across heavy industries such as mining.

New Century Resources has secured a $14 million cost reduction for the rehabilitation of the Century zinc mine in Queensland.

ESG (environment, social and governance) has become essential in business and investment circles, setting a new standard in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact that a company makes.