Mines and Environment

Early bird tickets are now open for Perth's Breakfast Forum on Wed 26th March 2025 to be held at the Duxton Hotel, Perth from 7.30am - 11.30am : Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Climate Change and Sustainability Reporting; Understanding AASB S2 & ASRS Standards and Addressing Legal and Governance Challenges Perth Breakfast Forum Environmental and Mining Companies, Directors, Environmental Officers, Renewable Energy and ESG managers responsible for sustainability reporting, Legal and Compliance Officers managing the legal aspects of sustainability reporting and Risk and Audit Professionals involved in the assurance and verification of climate-related disclosures are invited to attend   This breakfast Forum is divided into 2 sessions and will provide clear, concise explanations of AASB S2 and ASRS standards as well as a focus on legal how to meet reporting obligations, ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements, and address climate-related risks. Early bird is only $195pp and includes a sit down breakfast, Q & A panel, Legal and Expert presentations. But hurry, as the early bird expires in Feb 2025 See here for more https://lnkd.in/g52ZPFMq #mining #environmental #esg #climate #mandatoryreporting

Fugitive #methane emissions could rise in the next decade, while reducing them makes a lot of economic sense. There's no time to waste to act, as #Australia is lagging the US, China and EU. IEEFA Asia Pacific's Anne-Louise Knight, Joshua Runciman, Andrew Gorringe and I look at the economic case for reducing fugitive methane emissions from #coal, oil and #gas in Australia and found that: 📈 While CO2 emissions are expected to halve in the next 10 years, methane is expected to stay flat. IEEFA even thinks methane emissions could increase because 1) metallurgical coal is a lot more emissions intensive than thermal coal and expected to represent a growing share of production 2) mines are getting deeper and therefore more emissions intensive 3) suspected underreporting could be corrected leading to increases in emissions. 🔺 This means methane is jeopardising Australia’s emissions reduction targets; it is expected to account for 68%-95% of Australia’s targeted emissions by 2035, 78% of New South Wales’ and even exceed Queensland’s. 📉 Australia could abate two-thirds of its #fossilfuel methane emissions using readily available technologies, at a net cost of about A$1 per tonne of coal in coalmining (less than 0.5% of revenues), and at a net financial benefit in the gas sector due to the option to sell the methane captured. 💸 About 76PJ of methane could be recovered each year – more than twice the amount of gas anticipated to be required for power generation in the National Electricity Market in 2025. This represents a lost value of about A$933 million. 📕 Current policies are ineffective at reducing methane emissions, primarily due to inadequate measurement and settings in the Safeguard Mechanism, with insufficient financial incentives for companies to act. Federal and state governments must act urgently to address the problem, by enhancing financial drivers and regulating for companies to take best-practice methane abatement action. 🌐 Australia is lagging other countries on this: the US has implemented a high methane tax, has a successful program of abandonned mines methane capture, and is looking at mandating advanced leak management practices; in gas pipelines; China already has 13 operating VAM capture projects in underground coal mines and is looking at mandating it; EU's carbon price is driving methane drainage in coal mines, especially in Germany. 👇 Find out more here: Full report:  https://lnkd.in/gmJwB88i Slides: https://lnkd.in/gPW6QGJc  Factsheet: https://lnkd.in/gCRkcVnU

We are also interested in developing research programs that combine our environmental technical knowledge with the leadership experience of the Leading for High Reliability Centre to shed light on how environmental regulation can be continuously improved to achieve its intended goals. With the increased focus on critical mineral extraction to support decarbonisation strategies, and the challenges raised by a changing climate, we think there is a need to adapt and improve regulatory frameworks. 

We are wrapping up a remarkable year with Our End-of-Year Resource Sector Networking Event! We’re excited to be hosting the Mines and Environment & Net Zero Networking Event as we celebrate the successes of our Mine Closure, Climate Change, and Net Zero Conferences held this year. This is the is the perfect opportunity to: Reflect on the key learnings and milestones we’ve achieved. Share insights and ideas with peers and industry leaders. Build meaningful connections in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere. 📍 Enjoy an evening of networking by the Swan River while we celebrate progress, collaboration, and innovation across the sector. 🔗 Limited spots available—secure yours now: click here for more https://lnkd.in/gv2hnhRx #mining #environmental #decarbonisaion #renewableenergy #netzero #watersector #waterinmining #tailingsandminewaste #waste

With 2024 coming to an end and the New Year looming the extistential questions start creeping in - if this sounds like you, embrace it 😊 If you're considering a sea change just a reminder that we're #hiring. Always happy to chat - just shoot me a message!

Our algae samples came back negative for HABs in spite of high nutrient levels and stratification, so it's encouraging further evidence that algal blooms won't be an issue with this lake's legacy. We are keen to undertake more of these assessments. Feel free to get in touch if you think we can assist!

What is Nature Positive and why is it an important topic at COP16? 🌿 Nature Positive is defined as: 📈Measurable net-positive biodiversity outcomes 🌍Improvement in the abundance of nature 🦋Greater diversity, integrity and resilience of species 🤝Nature is better able to contribute to human wellbeing As negotiations kick off at COP16 in Colombia today, we’re calling for accelerated action to deliver the mission of the Global Biodiversity Framework. We need to see concrete actions agreed and acted on to achieve a nature-positive world by 2030. We’re hosting several events at COP16. See the full line-up: https://lnkd.in/ejvcuNpS Join the State of Nature Metrics consultation to help build consensus on a universal set of metrics and drive action on nature-positive outcomes: https://lnkd.in/eycKGxAw

In my lifetime humans have destroyed over 70% of the world's biodiversity - we are responsible for climate change, habitat loss, pollution, over exploitation & overfishing. We haven’t ’lost it’ - we have killed it. Our current trajectory is unsustainable. Our politicians must act now. COP16 Colombia Oceana Oceana UK https://lnkd.in/e2iC85Jz

In today’s Business News Thought Leadership series, Lavan’s Planning & Environment team share key insights into native title and heritage compliance from a corporate perspective.   Partner Craig Wallace and lead practitioner of Lavan’s Native Title and First Nations team Jessica Pollock outline the importance of balancing corporate strategy with Aboriginal heritage and native title compliance.  Ensuring reforms of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 are considered from the outset of mining and land development projects is crucial to their success. The full article is available to read for free on the Business News website. If you have any queries regarding native title compliance, please contact the Lavan Planning & Environment team.

Carbon free countries 🌐 🏭 🌐 These countries absorb more carbon than they emit! #bhutan #suriname #panama #netzero #SDG #SDGs #ESG #sustainability #sustainable #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #environment #zerowaste #carbon #climatechange #nature #gogreen #recycle #savetheplanet #plasticfree #eco #reuse #design #greenenergy #architecture #innovation #renewableenergy #earth #climateaction #recycling #circulareconomy #climatecrisis #fossilfuel #pollution #CO2 #emission #agriculture #carbonneutral #carbonfree