Mining industry waste is the largest waste stream generated by industries around the world, and of this waste stream,...
Circular economy
Mineral carbonation paving the way to a carbon reduction future
Rebecca Todesco Circular economy, Environmental management, Features, Projects, Sustainability 0At a time marked by growing concerns about climate change and its potentially devastating consequences, decarbonisation has emerged as...
Engineers recover heavy metals from biosolids
Kody Cook Circular economy, News, People and appointments, Sustainability 0Engineers from Melbourne’s RMIT University have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to extract heavy metals from biosolids;...
A new purpose for end-of-life solar PV
Mining Journalist Circular economy, Features, Projects, Sustainability, Water and waste management 0The green transition is a great step towards the country’s net zero emissions goals, green energy solutions are not...
Steering clear of a linear economy
Mining Journalist Circular economy, Features, Projects, Risk management, Sustainability, Water and waste management 0Adopting circular economy practices in the mining industry includes responsible management of the waste streams the industry produces. While...
Industry development strategy to boost critical mineral production
Tayla Oates Circular economy, Condition Assessment, Critical minerals, Exploration, Investment, News, Projects, Spotlight 0The Queensland Government’s New Industry Development Strategy is set to support major economic growth opportunities in critical minerals processing,...
Community grant program supporting WA communities
Tayla Oates Circular economy, Commodities, Critical minerals, Environmental management, Exploration, Investment, News, Projects, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The Mineral Resources Community Grant program has awarded grants of up to $10,000 to thirteen community organisations in Western...
Turning trash into treasure: giving a second life to corporate textile waste
Mining Journalist Circular economy, Features, Sustainability 0As the mining industry works to become more sustainable to meet environment, social and governance goals (ESG), one strategy...
Urban miner secures $7.5m from NAB, ABGF
Lauren DeLorenzo Circular economy, Copper, Investment, News, Projects, Sustainability 0An urban mining company that recovers commodities such as steel, copper and precious metals from old electrical equipment, or...
Extra $6 million for mining technology research in WA
stephanienestor Circular economy, Critical minerals, Exploration, News, Smart mining, Spotlight 0The Western Australian Government has announced an extra $6 million in funding over the next four years for the...