Mining

More than half (52.4%) of the energy used to mine Bitcoin in 2024 was from sustainable sources, with hydropower, wind, and nuclear energy making up the bulk of this share, a new report by Cambridge University has found.

More than half the energy used to mine Bitcoin last year was sustainable

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More than half (52.4%) of the energy used to mine Bitcoin in 2024 was from sustainable sources, with hydropower, wind,…

As many as two thirds of the mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing 'significant' physical water risk, according to a new report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).

86% of coal mining companies are ‘misaligned’ with Paris Agreement goals

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Some 86% of coal mining companies are ‘misaligned’ with the goals of the Paris Agreement, according to new research by…

The aluminium industry has a 'crucial role' to play in industrial decarbonisation, with similar emissions reduction pathways to steel, copper, container glass and PVC, a new study has claimed.

Aluminium industry can play a ‘crucial role’ in industrial decarbonisation

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The aluminium industry has a ‘crucial role’ to play in industrial decarbonisation, with similar emissions reduction pathways to steel, copper,…

The WWF has called on governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its environmental risks, and has published a report outlining the impact that the practice has on the marine environment.

WWF calls for moratorium on deep seabed mining

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WWF has called on governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its environmental risks, and has published a report…

A study led by Cornell University is exploring ways to extract gold particles from electronics waste, and then use the recovered metal as a catalyst for turning carbon dioxide into organic materials.

Cornell-led study seeks to extract gold from electronics waste

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A study led by Cornell University is exploring ways to extract gold particles from electronics waste, and then use the…

Environmental concerns in Australia are increasing

Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation in Australia, study finds

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While Australia has introduced laws to prevent the clearing of forests for agriculture and mining, this is having a limited effect.

More than two-fifths of mining companies ‘making progress’ on emissions reduction through IoT

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More than two-fifths (43%) of mining firms said that they are making progress on reducing emissions and improving biodiversity through the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.