New refractory technologies for safer workplaces and the environment
Refractories have been an integral part of the industrial sector for centuries. It is a complex process involving mining raw
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Environment
Hydro Sunndal reacts on its Environmental Development Agenda
Besides their focus on safety and health, Hydro’s main focus is to take the leading position on sustainability in the
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Anglo American gets environmental approval for Los Bronces Copper Project
Anglo American welcomes the decision in Chile by the Committee of Ministers to approve the environmental permit application for the
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Anglo American updates on sustainability progress, carbon neutrality
Anglo American presents its regular sustainability performance update, including progressing towards carbon neutral operations, creating thriving communities, and building a
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worldsteel announces the 2022 Steel Sustainability Champions
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 10 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2021. Now in its fifth year, the
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Hydrogen Blue or green? A tale of two options
While current costs of green hydrogen production are typically more than three times higher those that of blue hydrogen, green
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COP26: The economics of the energy transition
The world is warming because of emissions from fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas, caused by humans. The
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NICKEL: Key battery metal is a major threat to biodiversity
Nickel is the mined commodity most exposed to biodiversity risks according to Verisk Maplecroft index, mainly because of huge nickel
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EU’s carbon border tax introduction will strike Russia hardest
A joint research study by two European climate think tanks clearly stated that the European Union’s proposal of the world’s
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Contribution of insulation to the decarbonisation of industry
In view of the challenge to achieve climate neutrality, the new EiiF study highlights the great savings potential of insulation
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Calderys’ China plant receives accreditation for its environmental efforts
CHINA – Calderys-owned Zhangjiagang plant in the province of Jiangsu in China has become the only company in the refractory
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Glencore on the pathway to net zero
Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Glasenberg, in its Glencore Preliminary Results 2020 says a clear emerging force, particularly over the last
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Sulphide stench fills the air in Gauteng. Why?
Gauteng residents have experienced a sulphide stench from early Saturday morning. The cause of the smell is not unknown as
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Glencore and Century to supply 150,000 tons of Natur‐Al aluminium
BAAR, Switzerland – Glencore and Century Aluminum Company have finalized the sale of 150,000 metric tons of Natur‐Al aluminium over
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Three top plastic polluters for third consecutive year
The CocaCola Company, PepsiCo and Nestlé have been ranked as the world’s top plastic polluters for the 3rd consecutive year
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Gold mines generate nearly 1 ton of CO2 per ounce of gold in 2019
Gold mines emitted on average 0.8 tonnes of CO2 equivalent for every ounce of gold that was produced in 2019;
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Anglo American reinforces commitment to decarbonisation
Anglo American plc has presented its annual sustainability performance update, including a clear pathway to achieve carbon neutrality across its
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STEEL: House of Tomorrow Today delivers comfort and sustainability
An experimental home in the Netherlands is providing powerful insights into the principles of sustainable design through the cold-formed steel
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Aluminium: eco-friendly pitch to reduce emissions by 60%
As part of its environmental modernization program, RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, plans to completely switch the reduction area
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BHP pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C
BHP’s climate change approach focuses on reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions, investing in low emissions technologies, promoting product stewardship, managing
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Mauritius declares emergency after oil leak from stranded ship
Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran
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Steel slag used to develop sustainable marine fertilizer
POSCO, a major Korean steelmaker, has launched a sea forest cultivation program in Ulleung Island to mark the National Ocean
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RUSAL’s statement on the current situation with Nornickel
RUSAL’s statement on the current situation with Nornickel RUSAL is seriously concerned about the events of the past month, which
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Gold miner’s solar plant to provide independence from Eskom
The Pan African Resources’ board has approved the development of a 10MW solar photovoltaic project at Elikhulu’s operation in Evander,
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Slag and olivine based products from CO2 capture
There is general consensus on the priority to develop saleable products derived from waste especially CO2 utilisation and specific mineralisation.
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