How we decarbonise the mining industry
April 08, 2024
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Minerals are critical to the world’s increasingly fast transition to renewable energy. Miners need to be ready for the increase in raw materials and minerals needed to build solar panels, electric cars, and wind turbines.
Through our net zero mining service, we help miners on their path to decarbonisation by finding ways to reduce carbon within operations, replace conventional energy sources with cleaner sources, and remove carbon from the atmosphere through carbon capture technologies, carbon sinks, or sequestration.
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Carl is the regional director for Stantec’s Energy and Resources group in Australia. He draws upon his experience in the mining industry to develop strategies, manage deliverables, and analyse data.
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