Tag #Sustainable Mining

What innovative solutions are being explored to address the growing environmental concerns surrounding copper extraction while meeting the increasing global demand?

The Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, a $150 million initiative, aims to develop sustainable copper extraction methods to meet the soaring demand driven by the green energy transition. Current mining practices cause significant environmental damage, including water and air pollution, habitat destruction, and threats to human health. The center will explore innovative techniques to mitigate these issues.