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“The Scope 3 Challenge: Solutions Across The Materials Value Chain” – McKinsey

2023-05-08T17:02:38+00:00

An article by McKinsey discusses the challenges of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which refer to indirect emissions from activities across the value chain. It highlights the growing pressure from regulations and investors to reduce these emissions and transform business models. According to the article, addressing Scope 3 emissions could radically transform business models and create real Read More

“The Scope 3 Challenge: Solutions Across The Materials Value Chain” – McKinsey2023-05-08T17:02:38+00:00

Teck And Canadian Pacific To Study Use Of Hydrogen Locomotives For Hauling Steelmaking Coal

2023-05-08T11:04:33+00:00

Teck Resources Limited and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited have entered into a long-term rail agreement for transporting coal from Teck's four operations in southeastern B.C. As a part of the agreement, which will run until 2026, the two companies plan to develop a unique pilot program using CPKC's hydrogen locomotives in Teck's coal supply chain. Read More

Teck And Canadian Pacific To Study Use Of Hydrogen Locomotives For Hauling Steelmaking Coal2023-05-08T11:04:33+00:00

Vale’s New Iron Ore Briquette To Help Steelmakers Cut Emissions

2023-05-07T23:42:13+00:00

Vale, has successfully tested a new type of iron ore briquette that emits 80% less CO2 compared to pellets. This briquette is adapted for the direct reduction route, a cleaner method for steel production that uses natural gas instead of coke, which emits less carbon and other greenhouse gases. The new briquette can also be used Read More

Vale’s New Iron Ore Briquette To Help Steelmakers Cut Emissions2023-05-07T23:42:13+00:00

Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen Unveils Net Zero Authority

2023-05-07T23:41:35+00:00

Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, (pictured) has announced the creation of a national "Net Zero Authority" to assist coal mining companies in their transition to green industries. The authority will initially function as an agency from July 1, advising the government on the final structure of a national net-zero authority that will be Read More

Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen Unveils Net Zero Authority2023-05-07T23:41:35+00:00

Gravitricity To Trial Gravity Energy Storage At Decommissioned German Mine

2023-05-01T11:26:19+00:00

Geiger Group, a German mine owner, has partnered with Gravitricity to investigate the possibility of using a decommissioned mine to store energy. The 760-m-deep Grube Teutschenthal mine, which is now used for long-term waste disposal, will be studied by Gravitricity in May to determine the feasibility of using gravity energy storage to optimize electricity supply. If Read More

Gravitricity To Trial Gravity Energy Storage At Decommissioned German Mine2023-05-01T11:26:19+00:00

ArcelorMittal Mining Canada Deploys Electric Buses To Ferry Employees

2023-05-01T11:26:01+00:00

ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P., a mining company in Québec, has achieved a significant milestone in its energy transition. It has become the first mining company in Québec and on the North Shore to use electric buses to transport its employees. The company has acquired eight electric buses manufactured by Lion Electric Company and will be operated Read More

ArcelorMittal Mining Canada Deploys Electric Buses To Ferry Employees2023-05-01T11:26:01+00:00

Yancoal Australia To Develop Holistic Sustainability Strategy

2023-05-01T11:25:40+00:00

Yancoal Australia released its 2022 ESG report, which revealed total scope 1 and 2 emissions of 2,367,913 tonnes equivalent to carbon dioxide, and the intent to define a holistic sustainability strategy during 2023. The company said it had initiated a feasibility study for the creation of a renewable energy hub, involving pumped hydro and solar elements, Read More

Yancoal Australia To Develop Holistic Sustainability Strategy2023-05-01T11:25:40+00:00

New Research Suggests Bioleaching And Microbial Mineral Carbonation Could Cut Mining Emissions By 34%

2023-05-01T11:25:17+00:00

A research paper published by Dr Jenine McCutcheon and associate professor Ian Power at the University of Waterloo in Canada has investigated the use of bioleaching to extract valuable metals from dry-stack tailings, while significantly reducing emissions. Bioleaching is a process where microbes break down ores into their metal components, thus facilitating extraction. According to the Read More

New Research Suggests Bioleaching And Microbial Mineral Carbonation Could Cut Mining Emissions By 34%2023-05-01T11:25:17+00:00

Agnico Eagle Commissions Four Cat 798 AC Haul Trucks At Its Detour Lake Gold Mine

2023-05-01T11:24:42+00:00

Agnico Eagle Mines has deployed four electric drive Cat 798 AC haul trucks at the Detour Lake gold mine in Ontario, Canada to increase production at the open-pit operation. These trucks have a 372-t payload and were added to the fleet in the March quarter, with two more planned for commissioning in the June quarter. In Read More

Agnico Eagle Commissions Four Cat 798 AC Haul Trucks At Its Detour Lake Gold Mine2023-05-01T11:24:42+00:00

Amp Energy And Miner Iron Road To Jointly Develop Green Hydrogen In South Australia

2023-05-01T11:23:46+00:00

Amp Energy, a Carlyle portfolio company, has signed an agreement with Iron Road Ltd. to develop green hydrogen at scale on the Cape Hardy Port Precinct in South Australia. Amp is one of the biggest hydrogen developers in Australia, and it is currently working on a project to develop 20GW of electrolyzer capacity across three precincts. Read More

Amp Energy And Miner Iron Road To Jointly Develop Green Hydrogen In South Australia2023-05-01T11:23:46+00:00
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