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THE NET-POSITIVE MINING CHALLENGE

The Net-Positive Mining™ Challenge showcases natural resource extraction as a force for good.

 

Discover stories where mining leaves a positive impact on the triple-bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Imagine moving beyond those 2050 net-zero decarbonization targets toward a future where we create net-positive return in every aspect of ESG.

It's already happening, one story at a time.

What is it?

Examples of Net-Positive Mining™

  • Producing more clean water from a reverse osmosis or desalination plant than the mine uses.

  • Reaching higher-than-baseline biodiversity levels through closure and reclamation activity.

  • Returning more clean air to the environment via carbon capture and renewable energy to eliminate the GHG emission impact.

  • Leaving workers and communities with more skills and opportunities than when we met them.

  • Doing all this and still achieving positive financial returns.

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SHIFTING DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Learn about the sustainable design philosophies from others that are shaping the future of mining.

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Shifting toward a culture of sustainable mining by design
– Stantec –

13 April 2021

Sustainable mine design starts with a cultural shift

– Canadian Mining Journal –

04 December 2022

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How to design more sustainable mines

– The Intelligent Miner –

09 March 2022

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IS MINING IMPORTANT?

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SHIFTING DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Learn about the sustainable design philosophies that are shaping the future of mining.

img_smbd_adobe-stock_193181350.jpeg

Shifting toward a culture of sustainable mining by design
– Stantec –

13 April 2021

Sustainable mine design starts with a cultural shift

– Canadian Mining Journal –

04 December 2022

img_environmental_stantec.png

How to design more sustainable mines

– The Intelligent Miner –

09 March 2022

img_renewables_adobe-stock_247324695.jpg

IS MINING IMPORTANT?

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TOP FRAMEWORKS

General

United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Envision Sustainable Infrastructure

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Mining Specific

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Mining Principles

Mining Association of Canada (MAC) Towards Sustainable Mining

Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) 

Commodity Specific

World Gold Council (WGC)

 

Responsible Gold Mining Principles

Copper Mark

CONTACT

We are headquartered in the iconic mining town of Superior, Arizona, gateway to the Copper Corridor.

 

Tell us about your net positive mining story. Use the contact form or email chief editor, Nicolette Taylor at nicolettekayeusa@outlook.com

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