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Geological Society Energy Transition Webinar: What role will mining have in the circular economy? https://lnkd.in/enxijUwX   As is increasingly acknowledged, the race to net zero will involve a significant uptick in metal supply, which in the short term will be overwhelmingly sourced from mining. However, a long term goal embodied in many governments' critical minerals strategies is the development of a circular economy whereby production and consumption of such metals will increasingly come from recycling and reuse. But is such a circular economy possible, and what will it look like? And what would the role of mining be in this model, and of geoscience in enabling and supporting it?   Thursday 30th May 1-2pm - free to register. https://lnkd.in/enxijUwX   Panellists: Tobias Kind-Rieper, Global Lead Mining & Metals, WWF Eva Marquis, Postdoctoral Researcher, Camborne School of Mine Gavin Mudd, Director, UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre Lucy Smith, Head of Transformation, Materials Processing Institute #circulareconomy #mining #responsibleresources The Geological Society

**Exploring the Depths of Green Transition: Insights from "The War Below"** There is an intricate balance between the pursuit of essential minerals for green energy and the profound challenges of mining. These minerals, pivotal for technologies like electric vehicles, are at the heart of our energy transition, yet their extraction raises significant environmental, cultural, and geopolitical concerns. The demand for copper alone is set to match the total produced throughout history in the next 25 years. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to mineral extraction. The question of where these minerals are mined—domestically or abroad—brings forward concerns about national security, environmental impact, and the geopolitical chess game of resource control. Scheyder's exploration goes beyond the surface, presenting the complex web of values and interests that intersect in the mining debate. From the protection of unique natural habitats to the economic aspirations of local communities, "The War Below" invites readers to navigate the moral and practical dilemmas of supporting green energy while safeguarding our planet and its cultures. #GreenEnergy #SustainableMining #mining #copper #EnergyTransition

Mining is one of the oldest industries on Earth. With activity stretching back as many as 40,000 years, human advancement is closely correlated to our relationship with metals and minerals. Indeed, modern society has been made possible through the extraction of metals and the ages this work has ushered in, from the historic Bronze Age to the more recent Industrial Revolution. Now, 54 years after the inaugural Earth Day, the world is preparing for the green energy transition. And as this essential shift moves forward, metals are again playing an integral role in achieving the ambitious goals set globally. #rawmaterials #CRM #mining

MINING WASTE 🔎 Did you know that Geoscience Australia's Atlas of Mine Waste identifies 1,050 sites as possible sources of critical minerals? Australia’s 2022 National Waste Report showed that the country’s mining sector generated 620 megatons of waste in 2020-2021. While today it may be viewed as a liability, mining waste presents a major opportunity, containing significant concentrations of highly sought-after critical metals including cobalt, vanadium, gallium, germanium, tantalum, indium, and rare earth elements. By adopting a circular economy approach to recover and circulate materials, today's "waste" could become tomorrow's resources; supplementing future critical minerals demand while reducing the environmental impacts of the resources sector. "There is no such thing as waste- only wasted opportunity" - UN Environmental Programme #circulareconomy #miningwaste

Applying concepts of Circular economics could be the solution to some of the mining and agricultural sectors' most pressing challenges. Collaboration between the sectors could lead to benefits for the wider community. Let's work together to create a sustainable future. #CircularEconomics #MiningIndustry #AgricultureSector #Collaboration #CommunityBenefits

The U.S. Congress is taking a significant step towards securing critical minerals by funding a deep-sea mining feasibility study, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This $2 million initiative, spearheaded by the Pentagon, US Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy, aims to explore the potential of refining ocean-floor minerals domestically, reducing reliance on China for key resources essential for energy transition and defense technologies. While this move could strengthen national security and technological independence, it raises pressing environmental concerns. Deep-sea mining, involving the extraction of cobalt, manganese, and nickel from ocean nodules, is seen by some as a less damaging alternative to land-based mining, which often leads to deforestation and habitat destruction. However, organizations like Greenpeace and WWF warn of the irreversible harm this could inflict on largely untouched marine ecosystems. At Earth Responsibility Score, we emphasize the need for a balanced approach that considers both strategic resource needs and environmental stewardship. As discussions continue and the feasibility study progresses, it’s crucial for stakeholders to weigh the long-term impacts on our planet's health. #Sustainability #DeepSeaMining #Environment #CriticalMinerals #EarthResponsibility

It is a huge shame that most folks missed the recent launch of the International Resource Panel's Global Resources Outlook - there is much wisdom in there. Here is a London Mining Network summary of what it says about minerals / energy transition minerals here ... My concluding comment - “It’s vital that people understand the impact that could result from our increasing demand for minerals and metals, both in general and in relation to the energy transition. We are on a pathway to an unjust transition dominated by a corporate agenda to increase extraction. As such the GRO does a great job of highlighting key concerns and proposing solutions that address the root causes of that increasing demand. Civil society now needs to take up these challenges, with the call of affected communities at the heart of how we can collectively ensure well-being for all on a finite planet.” https://lnkd.in/eAzxtS4t

Mining makes life. Today's modern world would be a much different world without mining. Technological progress, our advances in health care, & emerging environmental clean energy technology are made possible by today's mining. IF IT CAN'T BE GROWN IT MUST BE MINED!

#Criticalminerals are crucial for technology and a #greeneconomy - but difficult to access due to depleted deposits and the industry's highly publicized eco-social issues. MistyWest hosted a #VancouverHardwareMeetup in November to discuss mining's innovation barriers and societal perceptions, and we share the key takeaways from the discussion in this blog post. https://lnkd.in/e7SXTu48

🆕 New Report: 'The Climate Myth of Deep Sea Mining.' 🌐 🌊Mining companies claim that mining polymetallic nodules could be a low-carbon alternative to mining on land. However, our report delves into the complexities, revealing a marked variation in the estimated climate impacts of deep-sea nodules compared to land ores. 🔍 Key Findings: - Only three academic studies assess the climate impact of copper, cobalt, nickel, and ferromanganese from polymetallic nodules and land ores. - Their results vary significantly, with deep-sea nodules potentially having 28% higher or 76% lower climate impact than land ores. - Over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions for both land and deep-sea mining come from energy-intensive metallurgical processing. 🌍 The report urges financial institutions to support a moratorium on deep sea mining and encourages decarbonization efforts in terrestrial mining. 📥 Download the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXc9Zw64 #DeepSeaMining #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalImpact #PlanetTracker