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In a forthcoming article at Journal of Politics with Anouk Rigterink, Tarek Ghani, and Juan Sebastian Lozano, we use a combination of machine learning and panel data analysis to study conflict driven by the competition between artisanal and large-scale mining. It turns out that as much as half of the observed mining-conflict relationship is driven by such competition, and not by rebel efforts to capture industrial mining resources (which is where the literature had focused). This has big implications for how we natural resource extraction sustainable and humane as the green energy transition drives demand for minerals from less developed countries. Thanks to Just Security for giving us a chance to share these results with their audience. Brad Brooks-Rubin, Frances Z. Brown, Eli Berman, Ulrich Eberle.

How can you reduce #carbon emissions and drive #sustainability at your #mine site? My colleagues Carl Kopke and Stephen Beamond explore #decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.

Two years into the global commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, the mining industry is stepping up its game. Read SRK Consulting's exclusive feature in Business Report on the journey, challenges, and opportunities in decarbonisation. Andrew Van Zyl, Vis Reddy, Philippa Burmeister #zeroemissions #mining #decarbonisation #miningindustry #earthsurface #airtemperature #climatechange #petrochemicalcarbon #emission #lowercarbonfuture #electricitycCrisis

Amid a #mining boom to secure #CriticalMinerals for #CleanEnergy, watch for more conflict between small-scale and industrial miners working on the same deposits. From Tarek Ghani, Juan Sebastian Lozano, Anouk Rigterink, and Jake Shapiro. #Africa #energytransition #supplychainchallenges https://lnkd.in/g2-y4tDn

“The transition to greener technologies hinges on copper's availability. It's a paradox of needing more copper to reduce our carbon footprint while grappling with the environmental consequences of its extraction. The tale of copper serves as a reminder of the delicate balance we must maintain in utilizing our planet's resource.” Ed Conway Material World. Tersa Earth is a solution to finding that balance. Learn more #sustainability #mining #cooper #criticalminerals #innovation #technology

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

Why is there a sudden need for a mining renaissance after many years of no new mining in Europe? Europe needs to achieve at least 10 percent domestic extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earths by 2030 if it is to become Carbon neutral. Our film reveals the ways in which Europe will reinvent metals mining in order to advance Europe's climate change strategy. Trailer:  https://lnkd.in/eXsBqWXJ #documentary #mining #carbonneutral #environment #europe #raremetals #climate

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

As mining of critical minerals increases so does the need for a more sustainable approach to mining. Carl Kopke and Stephen Beamond take a look at how we can decarbonise mining activities. https://ow.ly/qneW50RiERg #ReadyReduceReplaceRemove #DecarbonisingMining #CriticalMinerals #NetZeroMining

#mining and its role in the #circulareconomy is the topic of this webinar from the The Geological Society this week. It includes a range of speakers representing different stakeholder interests. https://lnkd.in/eRJtcAWt