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Decarbonisation: The Road to Net Zero

Fostering multidisciplinary discussion and sharing decarbonisation-related tools and resources, while developing and integrating consistent approaches for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and helping clients understand their emissions and project options.

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Green Mining

Mining operations are evaluating a range of technologies and practices to reduce environmental impacts, improve energy efficiency, and support more sustainable project outcomes across the mining lifecycle.

Visit the Green Mining Interactive Infographic page and use the icons to learn more about each topic, including potential benefits, implementation considerations, greenhouse gas reduction potential, and related technical resources. 

Decarbonisation Videos

Browse our decarbonisation video library to learn from real project examples, technical presentations, and multidisciplinary perspectives on managing emissions.

Practical Decarbonization Strategies for Mining

Practical Decarbonization Strategies for Mining

Mining For The Energy Transition with Philippa Burmeister

Mining For The Energy Transition with Philippa Burmeister

Mine Optimisation to Achieve Cost Efficiency and Decarbonisation

Mine Optimisation to Achieve Cost Efficiency and Decarbonisation

Mining Indaba: The Disruptions the Mining Industry Should Expect

Mining Indaba: The Disruptions the Mining Industry Should Expect

Aligning to the Paris Agreement Setting and Committing to Science-Based Decarbonisation Targets

Aligning to the Paris Agreement Setting and Committing to Science-Based Decarbonisation Targets

Tim McGurk, group CEO of SRK Global

Tim McGurk, group CEO of SRK Global

Featured Articles

Explore articles explaining decarbonisation, why it matters, how it works, and practical, real-world ways different sectors are already cutting emissions.

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Advances in Environmental Management in the Mining Sector

More then a third of companies in the global mining and metals sector have set ambitions decarbonisation targets and are publicly reporting on their progress in meeting these targets. Some Kazakhstani companies are among these industry leaders. 

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Decarbonisation Key to DRC Mining As Carbon Tax Looms

There is renewed incentive for mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to invigorate their decarbonisation efforts, as the country paves the way for taxing carbon emissions and regulating its carbon trading market.

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Strategic Planning: Decarbonisation of Underground Mines

Mining companies are eager to embrace the benefits of an improved underground working environment through decarbonisation but must consider productivity and cost implications.  

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Decarb from Day 1: Integrating Decarbonization Efforts into Technical Studies and Audits

With 2030 emissions targets approaching, integrating decarbonisation into technical studies and project development from day one is critical to achieving meaningful and lasting reductions.

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Looking to the Future: The World’s Mining Journey to Decarbonise

Global mining companies committed to net zero by 2050 now face the critical challenge of translating ambition into measurable decarbonisation results.

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Climate Impact Imperatives Resilience and Decarbonisation

For mining companies, resilience and decarbonisation go hand in hand, balancing environmental impact reduction with preparedness for climate-related operational risks.

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Related Content

Discover insights on climate change, haulage electrification and carbon accounting, outlining impacts, emerging solutions, and how organisations measure, report and reduce emissions across fleets, logistics networks and broader supply chains.

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Manage and mitigate your climate change risk by developing and implementing effective strategies meeting regulatory requirements.

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Mines Review Water Engineering 

Weather variability from climate change complicates mines’ solutions to water‑scarcity challenges. 

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SRK News: Climate Change

This SRK News edition brings perspectives from our global consultants on the evolving climate-related challenges.

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Preparing for Climate Risk Disclosure 

New Australian climate disclosure and emissions reforms are reshaping mine planning, reporting requirements and environmental accountability.

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Climate Resilience in Mining:
A Multidisciplinary Approach

Climate resilience in mining requires a multidisciplinary approach to manage shared operational and environmental risks.

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Powering Up for Renewable Energy in Mining

Renewable energy is becoming a viable and cost-competitive pathway for decarbonising mining operations.

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Digging for Climate Change

Addressing challenges facing the mining and water sectors, this page shares climate change-related content from our global consultants.

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Explore how robust carbon accounting can help reduce emissions and costs, strengthen compliance, and build stakeholder and brand trust.

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Q&A: Air Quality Offsets

Apart from mining and industrial activities, what are the other major sources of emissions that contribute to the degradation of air quality?        

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Carbon Budgets Raise Corporate Urgency

Carbon budget regulations drive emitters to pursue Paris-aligned greenhouse gas reductions. 

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Australia’s New Climate Resilience Reforms

New climate resilience reforms are tightening emissions targets and expanding climate risk disclosures.

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Challenges to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Mining

Lifecycle greenhouse gas assessments help identify emission reduction pathways.

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Counting the Cost of Carbon

Carbon pricing is becoming a material financial consideration in mine planning and project evaluation.

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Explore how electrification of haulage can cut emissions and operating costs, with insights on trolley assist, in-pit crushing and conveying, battery-electric trucks, and hybrid system options.

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Practical Guide to Evaluating Electrification Options

Review key pit and waste facility design considerations, comparing productivity and costs across haulage methods.

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SRK News: Battery Metals

This SRK News edition examines the rising demand, supply challenges and opportunities shaping the battery metals sector.

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Open-Pit Haulage Electrification

Electrifying open-pit haulage with trolley assist and crushing-conveying reduces emissions and operating costs.

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Electrification of the
Future Mine

Electrifying mobile mining equipment is central to reducing Scope 1 emissions and advancing net zero operations

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Proactive Planning Vital
for Decarbonised Mines

Proactive mine design supports future electrification and renewable energy integration.

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Diesel vs Electric Haul Trucks on Cost and Efficiency

Electric haul trucks offer lower cost per tonne and reduced emissions despite higher upfront capital costs.

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Technology Availability and Readiness

Technology availability and operational readiness are shaping the shift toward fully electric mining fleets.

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