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https://lnkd.in/gRUsX3GY When will circular economic practices be put at the centre of our transition? As we put in policies and practices that aim to achieve sustainability, we have to consider first and foremost the amount of critical materials we waste. While we continue to fill up our land with garbage - throwing out what could be reused - and continue to pretend our recycling practices actually work (they are a colossal failure with the majority of materials ending up burned or in a landfill) when will an honest and transparent report on what we waste and the impact it has on the environment become a priority? If we actually invested in technology and innovation that promoted circularity, we could reclaim the value of what now ends up buried or burned. Governments seem more interested in doubling down on technology that is proven to be wasteful and not sustainable than making changes that would promote better, clean and circular practices. Continually digging up the earth, or the ocean, in an attempt to get every last limited resource is not sustainable. It is not clean, and it is not circular. If we do not find a way to use the value of what we waste, we will never be sustainable. Transparency in these industries is the key to evaluating the actual impact. Without an open, honest conversation, it's just another way to bury our waste. A healthy planet is profitable for everyone. #HPRT #wecartorepair

Driving the energy transition is resource intensive - end to end circularity has a big contributing role in sustainable future https://lnkd.in/dUWBgexi

In recent decades, the industry has made considerable strides in mitigating these effects through the adoption of innovative technologies and more sustainable practices. Traditional mining techniques, where unproperly managed, caused severe environmental damage all around the world. Today, advancements in #mining methods, in equipment automation, in low-impact machinery, in safety and rehabilitation of former mining sites, have significantly reduced these impacts, minimizing surface damage and waste production, representing a crucial step toward sustainable extraction. The industry has also addressed water pollution by implementing advanced water treatment systems and reducing overall water usage in operations. Technologies for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the use of renewable energy in mining are helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental restoration and #circulareconomy approach have become increasingly common, with practices like reforestation and recycling of mineral processing materials. The adoption of circular economy strategies, such as reuse of processing byproducts and recycling minerals from discarded technologies, is transforming waste into resources, further reducing the need for new extractions and limiting environmental impact. These developments reflect the mining sector's growing commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. #Mine #MinerariaGerrei #Fluorspar

Against all the industry talk about reducing carbon footprint, sustainable sourcing of critical minerals, secure supply chain, Ionic Rare Earths Limited wholly owned business Ionic Technologies is operating a Rare Earths magnets recycling plant in Belfast. Today. Now, not in 5 years or in planning. Ionic has patented technology that extracts Rare Earths Oxides from decommissioned wind turbine magnets and can then supply these products back to manufacturers OEMs, for new magnets for EV's , Wind Turbines, or wherever the REE's are needed as part of the #greeneconomy. www.ionicre.com.au $IXR.ASX

Another great step on the journey to commercialisation of the #NVRO technology. We are addressing the single biggest problem with miners today: tailings and waste management. #EnviroGoldGlobal tech recovers metal and creates environmentally friendly tailings allowing miners to reduce costs, improve environmental outcomes and improve social license.

🌍 Championing Environmental Sustainability in Mining 🌱 In today’s world, the importance of sustainable practices has never been clearer. At every stage of the mining process, it’s crucial to integrate environmental considerations to protect and preserve our ecosystems. Whether it's minimizing emissions, efficient waste management, or rehabilitating mined land, sustainable mining is achievable – and it’s our responsibility to make it the industry standard. As environmental leaders, we need to inspire a shift towards practices that ensure minimal impact on our planet. Sustainable solutions, like transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving waste recycling, and advancing eco-friendly technologies, not only protect our environment but also strengthen our communities and industries. By committing to a greener future, we create a win-win: operational efficiency paired with responsible stewardship of our natural resources. Let’s continue to lead the way in promoting sustainable practices that benefit the earth and future generations. 🌱💼 #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenMining #FutureForward #SustainableMining #EcoFriendly

Eagle Mine 'Zero Impact' Tailing Recycling Initiative Secures $200m in Grants – USA MARQUETTE,Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Eagle Mine in Marquette County has received nearly $200 million to improve environmental practices by recycling waste materials, specifically tailings. That money comes by way of a $145 million federal grant and $50 million grant from the state. -Andrew Lorinser https://lnkd.in/gRjeKspk

🌍 We're Transforming Mine Waste into Sustainable Opportunities 🌍 Catastrophic mine tailings dam failures have left a trail of destruction, from the tragic Brumadinho disaster in 2019 to countless environmental and social crises worldwide. With an alarming trend of 4.4 failures annually since 1947, it's clear: the mining industry needs a sustainable revolution. Enter EnviroGold's NVRO Process Technology—a patented innovation that rehabilitates toxic mine tailings, turning environmental risks into valuable resources. ✨ Key Highlights: ✅ Eco-friendly rehabilitation of mine waste ✅ 96% reduction in carbon emissions ✅ Proven recovery rates of 95%+ for primary metals like gold and silver ✅ Transforming environmental liabilities into economic opportunities 🌟 Together, we can pioneer a greener, more sustainable future for mining. 📚 Learn more: Explore our NVRO Process Technology and read the White Paper: 🌐 www.envirogoldglobal.com 📈 CSE: NVRO #SustainableMining #TailingsRehabilitation #EnviroGold #GreenFuture https://lnkd.in/gWVH34_q

The #IEA published a new and interesting report on the relevance of recycling of #criticalmaterials. "Recycling is indispensable to the security and sustainability of critical minerals supply for clean energy transitions. [...] Moreover, scaling up recycling mitigates the environmental and social impacts related to mining and refining while preventing waste from enduse technologies ending up in landfills." As we've highlighted in the past pointing at the 'European Critical Raw Materials Act, #recycling critical materials plays a vital role from #climate, #environmental, #economic, and #geopolitical perspectives. It serves as a powerful #catalyst for advancing the #circulareconomy. Swisscanto yohann terry Cezara Lozneanu Gerhard Wagner, PhD, CFA Dr. Daniel V. Fauser Rocchino S. Contangelo Christian Haller, CFA Dominik Ladner

Circular economy quality session and end-of-waste session Some ideas were presented and discussed: -       Where to stop the waste status and to start the product status: at the output of certified recovery facilities (proposed) or at the output of manufacturers facilities (present situation; de facto by unsaid end-of-waste)? -       The materials that will be recovered (prepared, recycled and backfilled) are resources and not waste -       The materials that are recovered are products and not waste -       The definition of waste should be narrowed down to materials that can only be incinerated or landfilled, according to the EU waste prevention and management hierarchy -       Hazardous resources should be managed by risk in their intended use and not by their intrinsic hazard properties -       Products from recovered resources that are not in contact with the environment in the intended use should just meet the specifications in a necessary and sufficient manner than the same products made from virgin materials. Professional associations could complete these specifications with specific limits for impurities of recovered resources. -       Tacit end-of-waste status (under the responsibility of the producer) should be recognised at the output of the recovery facilities -       Products from recovered resources that are in contact with the environment in the intended use should be assessed in depth for potential emission and transfer of contaminants, preferably with the same method than the one of products made from virgin materials. They were largely shared by the audience.