NET-POSITIVE MINING
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™
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Producing more clean water from a reverse osmosis or desalination plant than the mine uses.
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Reaching higher-than-baseline biodiversity levels through closure and reclamation activity.
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Returning more clean air to the environment via carbon capture and renewable energy to eliminate the GHG emission impact.
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Leaving workers and communities with more skills and opportunities than when we met them.
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Doing all this and still achieving positive financial returns.
SHIFTING DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Learn about the sustainable design philosophies from others that are shaping the future of mining.
IS MINING IMPORTANT?
SHIFTING DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Learn about the sustainable design philosophies that are shaping the future of mining.
IS MINING IMPORTANT?
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