Mining
Can Apple close the loop? Tech giant targets 100% recycled material
No more mining: Apple aims to use 100 percent recycled materials to make its iPhones, Macbooks and other electronics products in the future. Read More
What's left in the wake of South Africa’s abandoned gold mines
Thousands of abandoned gold mines are scattered across South Africa, polluting the water with toxics and filling the air with noxious dust. For the millions of people who live around these derelict sites, the health impacts can be severe. Read More
Elements – and minerals – of power in our Internet economy
Rare minerals and elements are the key ingredients to many smart phones, computers and the Internet's backbone. Read More
New initiative to help coal workers transition to clean economy jobs
U.S. Department of Labor announces $35 million in grants to transform the coal workforce into one for safer and more promising occupations. Read More
Where's the Valentine's Day love for sustainability?
When it comes to sustainability, too many card and jewelery makers break our hearts. Can companies change to win us back? Read More
Addressing Transparency Expectations in the Metals and Mining Sector
Are you a material supplier concerned with increasing demands for sustainability performance data? Or, are you a manufacturer wondering what raw materials suppliers are doing to demonstrate their sustainability performance? Here’s an article that looks at supplier transparency through the lens of the Metals and Mining industry. Broad lessons can be drawn about next steps for suppliers and the state of supply chain engagement for manufacturers. Read More
