Mining Sustainability

Canada & Australia: The Critical Minerals Opportunity

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Canada & Australia: The Critical Minerals Opportunity
The transition away from fossil fuels is creating a massive forecast demand of so called ‘critical minerals,’ which – in turn – is creating challenges for the mining industry to meet that demand. With great challenges, of course, come great opportunities. This week’s Blog from Geminum discusses how Canada and Australia each have a role to play, both individually and collaboratively, in helping the mining industry transition to a greener future.
How Saniflo Grinder and Pumping Technology Provides Safe Underground Mining Restrooms
Everyone has to go sometime and one of the key factors for efficiency on site is creating a plumbing system that allows miners to access restroom facilities. This week’s Blog from Saniflo takes a look at some of their wastewater pump options for mine sites and how to best create a plumbing solution that works deep underground.
Sandvik Introduces Industry’s First ‘Opt-Out’ Carbide Recycling
Sandvik is introducing an industry-first ‘opt-out’ recycling program for customers of carbide drill bits. The initiative aims to transform the use of a material expected to run out within 40 to 100 years if consumption rates continue unabated. This week’s Blog examines this new program and what it means for sustainability and mining.
New Indigenous Training for Industry Professionals
While Indigenous people in Canada have certain constitutionally protected rights and governance structures, government and industry leaders have not always understood or respected these rights. This week’s Blog from Counsel Public Affairs explores a new training approach – Nibwaakaawin – that helps its clients fulfill their responsibilities to engage with Indigenous peoples and First Nations in Canada.
Teck Launches Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining
Teck has produced a six-episode podcast called ‘Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining’ to help people make the connection between the world we have today, the future we want for tomorrow, and how mining is helping us get there. This week’s Blog previews what listners can expect.