Sustainability in the Mining and Metals Industry

• December 29, 2024

Sustainability in the mining and metals industry involves considering the impact on people, the environment, and the economy. Here are some ways the industry can become more sustainable: 

• Use renewable energy

  Mines can use solar, wind, or hydroelectric power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
• Manage waste

  Mines can use cleaner production techniques, re-engineer processes, and invest in equipment to reuse waste. They can also use tailing to reuse residual metals from previous projects. 
• Rehabilitate land

  After a project is complete, mines can reforest and manage waste to reverse the impact on the land. 
• Work with communities

  Mines can work with surrounding communities to minimize their impact and even turn it into a positive. 
• Use digital technologies

  Automation and digital technologies can make mining processes more resource efficient. 
• Consider the supply chain

  Mining should be environmentally friendly throughout the supply chain, not just during extraction. 
• Use carbon capture

  Advanced carbon capture and storage techniques could help the industry decarbonize. 
• Use new technologies

  New technologies like the Helios Cycle and Kofiln’s processing system can reduce emissions and improve sustainability.