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Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological …

Innovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and …

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Mercury and CO2 emissions from artisanal gold mining in …

But the mining process is associated with a high environmental impact. ... Soriano, V. J., Gotera, K. M. C. & Custodio, B. P. Life cycle energy use and CO 2 emissions of small-scale gold mining ...

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Climate change mitigation in the coal mining industry: low …

Similar to carbon emissions in the coal mining process, further topics for the coal–water nexus (Zhang et al. 2017b) and coal-related air pollution should be emphasized for the sustainable development of the coal industry. This research was only sourced from China's CNKI database, and foreign documents were not included. Future studies ...

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Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to …

Methane emissions from coal mining are well studied and expected to reach approximately 784 Mt of CO 2-equivalent (CO 2 e) by 2030 1.However, since coal mining itself is being directly targeted in ...

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Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …

2. The many ways mining activities impact biodiversity. Mining affects biodiversity at multiple spatial scales (site, landscape, regional and global) through direct (i.e. mineral extraction) and indirect processes (via industries supporting mining operations, and external stakeholders who gain access to biodiversity-rich areas as the result of mining).

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Here's how the mining industry can respond to climate change

Introduce "climate intelligence" to decision-making processes, such as capital allocation. Engage through reporting, partnerships, ... What every mining CEO needs to …

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Carbon Emission Prediction Model for the Underground Mining …

At present, the carbon emissions in China's metal mining industry can be calculated based on the amount of energy consumed in the mining process. However, it is still difficult to predict the carbon emissions before implementation of mining engineering. There are no effective approaches that could reasonably estimate the amount of carbon emissions …

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2020 National Emissions Inventory Technical Support …

28 Industrial Processes – Mining and Quarrying 28.1 Sector Descriptions and Overview Mining and quarrying activities produce particulate matter (PM) emissions due to the variety of ... overburden, including drilling and blasting, loading and unloading, and overburden replacement. Fugitive dust emissions for mining and quarrying operations are ...

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Research on a Carbon Emission Calculation Model and …

of carbon emissions and the carbon emissions of each mining link during the mining process. The Fifth-II mining area of the Jinda Coal Mine in Tengzhou City is taken as an example.

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Environmental Impacts of Lithium Mining and …

Traditional lithium mining is more than just a resource extraction process – it is a significant disruptor of our natural world. The most common method, open-pit mining, requires vast amounts of land, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, …

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Life cycle energy use and CO2 emissions of small-scale gold mining …

Y-axis shows contribution (in %) to the total energy requirement and CO2 emissions of the unit processes for the four process paths as shown in the X-axis, where A is amalgamation, B is ...

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Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining …

process steps to produce refined copper cathodes, per unit of copper content. Direct emissions from these process steps are representative of Chilean copper production in 201761. Indirect ...

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Coal Mining Activities and …

All Scope 2 emissions are the consequence of electricity use. In terms of total magnitude, these emissions have a relatively low impact on the total GHG emissions as the …

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Breakdown of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions …

The breakdown of CO 2 emissions mirrors total greenhouse gas emissions closely. The distribution of methane emissions across sectors is notably different. This chart shows methane emissions by sector, measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. We see that, globally, agriculture is the largest contributor to methane emissions.

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Advancing toward sustainability: The emergence of green …

Equipment usage. Throughout the mining process, various mobile and stationary equipment, including bulldozers, graders, and auxiliary generators, are used. These machines …

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Creating the zero-carbon mine | McKinsey

The mining industry is at a tipping point where sustainability and decarbonization are top items on CEOs' agendas. To achieve a 1.5°C climate-change target by 2050, the mining industry will need to reduce direct CO 2 …

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How mining companies are reducing GHG emissions

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially scope 1 and 2, is a primary concern for mining companies committed to net-zero targets. To date, this has been achieved through shifting power sources, mainly by consuming a higher proportion of renewable energy, but also increasing the use of natural gas to transition away from higher-emission …

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Understanding the impacts of mining on local …

The effects of mining for the clean energy transition. ... Mitigating climate change requires reducing carbon emissions by transitioning away from conventional energy derived from burning fossil fuels, to more sustainable …

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Distribution and transport of contaminants in soil through mining …

The mining process might result in the inadvertent emission of heavy metals like lead into the surrounding environment(Li et al., 2023). This may lead to serious health repercussions, such as a mental disability in children(Zúñiga-Upegui et al., 2019).

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Towards iron ore mining sustainability and low-carbon …

It serves as a catalyst for the low-carbon transition process, fostering resilience and innovation in the face of future challenges. ... a more knowledgeable, healthier, and economically stable workforce. To counter the detrimental impact of CO2 emissions on mining efficiency, nations should implement and enforce policies aimed at reducing ...

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Mining's climate accountability | Nature Geoscience

Metrics. Mineral extraction will play an important role in climate change mitigation and green technologies. But ensuring that the net effect of mining is beneficial requires careful monitoring of ...

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Effects of Soil, Water and Air Pollution with Heavy Metal

Heavy metal contamination stemming from lead and zinc mining and processing operations is a prevalent and pressing environmental issue. This review article explores the multifaceted dimensions of this problem, examining the primary sources of contamination, which encompass mining activities, production and processing processes, waste management …

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Deep Sea Mining and the Green Transition

As world economies seek to reduce carbon emissions, they have increasingly pursued new forms of clean energy development. Minerals needed to transition to clean energy innovations, in particular for solar panels, wind farms, and electric vehicles, constitute the fastest-growing segment of mineral demand. Per the World Economic Forum, the transition completed …

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Environmental impact of mining-associated carbon emissions …

In recent years, concern has been increasing regarding the carbon emissions generated by mining activities. China is an extremely large coal producer (3695 Mt/2015) and consumer (3698 Mt/2015), and Shanxi Province (i.e., a major coal-producing province in China) is a crucial element in China's energy conservation and emission reduction goals. In this study, …

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Estimating the environmental impacts of global lithium-ion …

The mining and refining of materials, cell manufacturing, and battery assembly processes together account for 10–30% of the total life cycle emissions of a BEV . These negative externalities could potentially offset the absolute benefit of using BEVs to replace internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs).

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Climate risk and decarbonization: What every mining CEO …

The mining industry has only just begun to set emission-reduction goals. Current targets published by mining companies range from 0 to 30 percent by 2030, far below the Paris Agreement goals. 2 Limiting climate change will require a significant reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions between 2010 and 2050: a 41 to 72 percent decrease for a 2.0°C scenario and a …

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Effects of mining on the environment

Depending on the type of mine, it will likely result in an increase in noise level, dust, and emissions. Soil and water contamination may occur when a mine has been abandoned or decommissioned. However, the most significant environmental effects of mining have to do with water management as processing minerals requires large quantities of water.

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Climate Change Impacts on Mining Value Chain: A …

The mining and metal sector contributes 4–7% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally, which can be exacerbated by increased mineral production (increasing by more than 450% by 2050) [].On the other hand, mining operations are vulnerable to …

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The mining industry as a net beneficiary of a global tax on …

The primary CO 2 emissions derived throughout the lifecycle of iron ore and steel is through the refining and smelting processes which can be over 99% of the total emissions 23,24; the actual ...

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Methane Emissions in Underground Coal Mine Closure …

Kopaln´ Sp. z o.o. (a mine restructuring company) in 2016, the closure process of the Anna mine has continued, while the Rydułtowy coal mine continued to produce coal in a longwall in seam 713/1 ...

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