200 Years of Global Gold Production, by Country
The Top Gold-Producing Countries in 2022. Around 31% of the world's gold production in 2022 came from three countries—China, Russia, and Australia, with each producing over 300 tonnes of the precious metal. North American countries Canada, the U.S., and Mexico round out the top six gold producers, collectively making up 16% of …
NRDC: Water Efficiency Saves Energy Reducing Global …
reducing water and energy use, the result is less water pollution from contaminated runoff, less ... agricultural production. Agricultural soil management activities account for 78 percent
Circular economy strategies for combating climate change and …
Global industrialization and excessive dependence on nonrenewable energy sources have led to an increase in solid waste and climate change, calling for strategies to implement a circular economy in all sectors to reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Here we review circular economy strategies …
GHG Reduction Programs & Strategies | US EPA
Renewable Energy. U.S. EPA's Green Power Partnership (GPP) is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to use green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use. The Partnership currently has more than 1,300 Partner organizations voluntarily using billions of kilowatt …
Gold mining more sustainable than other mining processes, …
Gold production is one of the most environmentally friendly resource mining operations, a new report has revealed. The World Gold Council has unveiled its Gold …
Gold's role in improving energy efficiency and developing low …
Leading responsible gold miners are actively making operational changes to reduce GHG emissions and improve energy efficiency.
The role of water circularity in the food-water-energy nexus and
Energy for water production. Water production also consumes energy. Municipal wastewater treatment in particular is energy intensive. After personnel, energy in most cases represents the main cost for water utilities. Biological processes as part of secondary treatment dominate electricity use on wastewater treatment and collection [9].
An introduction to the links between gold and climate …
This work is an important initial step to build understanding of the gold industry's greenhouse GHG footprint, the efforts already …
Oil and Gas Producer Reduces Emissions With MPC
This initial project was completed in April 2021. In light of the results achieved, the company now plans to expand the use of advance process control to additional areas of the company. A leading oil and gas producer decreases energy consumption by 3%, reduces emissions, and produces 548 more barrels per day thanks to our MPC solution.
Transparency on greenhouse gas emissions from mining to enable
Most of the world's GHG emissions originate from energy production and consumption 14. ... need to reduce the energy consumption and achieve decarbonization in mining industries, there are ...
Gold and climate change: An introduction | World Gold Council
Gold is rare and, as with other precious metals, a lot of ore is mined and processed to produce small amounts of pure metal. The gold production process therefore uses a relatively high level of energy to bring finished gold to market and has a higher greenhouse (GHG) emissions intensity per tonne of finished product than many other …
Precious metal recovery
Aiming at the characteristics of the liquid-phase H 2 production reaction between water and methanol, Lin et al. used Pt-molybdenum carbide (Pt-α-MoC) dual-function catalysts to achieve high-efficiency activation and catalytic reforming of water and methanol at low temperatures (e.g., 150°C–190°C) without using strong alkali …
Environmental impact of high-value gold scrap recycling
Purpose The gold routes satisfying the global gold supply are mining (74%), recycling of high-value gold (23%), and electronic scraps (3%). Besides its applications in the investment, jewelry, and industrial sector, gold also has a bad image. The gold production in industrial as well as artisanal and small-scale mines creates negative …
Water is as essential to making gold as it is to life
Water is essential to life and underpins the health of people and communities. It has significant social, ecological, cultural and economic values. Water is also vital …
The shale boom has made America the world's top oil producer
The shale industry has made America the world's top producer of crude oil. When America's sanctions on Iranian crude exports take effect on November 4th, shale will help fill the gap. As ...
Barrick Gold Corporation
The solar facility, which will cover 500 hectares with 544,908 modules, is expected to go into commercial production in the second quarter of 2024 and will supply 17% of NGM's annual energy needs and reduce CO 2 equivalent emissions by 254,000 tonnes per annum, an 8% reduction from NGM's 2018 baseline.
Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Mining Industry
disrupt supply to operations. Energy rationing may lead to permanent decreases in production, affecting profits and commodity prices. Aquarius Platinum, Barrick, China Steel, Gold Fields, Harmony Gold Mining, Implats, Kinross Warming ambient temperatures in the Arctic and other cold climates will make it easier to operate and reduce heating costs.
Gold producer uncovers more profit reducing water & energy use
Haver Screening Group's advanced washing technology is helping a gold producer in eastern Russia increase his production. Menu . close back Home Home ... Gold producer uncovers more profit reducing water & energy use 19/01/2012 ...
Managing water and climate risk with renewable energy
A five-percentage-point increase in renewable-energy use in water-stressed countries would reduce water consumption by around 6 percent for both groups of companies; with a 50-percentage-point increase in renewables, they would lower water consumption by about 60 percent for both groups. In other words, increasing the use of …
Gold and climate change: The energy transition
To mitigate the potentially catastrophic impacts from climate change, the global economy needs to reduce its CO2 emissions to net zero by 2050, in …
Water is as essential to making gold as it is to life
Water is becoming a scarcer and more valued commodity. Looking forward, we are likely to face changes in rainfall patterns with more intense rainfall and long periods without rain. What this means for mining is that we need to always be thinking about how we can reduce our water consumption by minimising use and increasing reuse.
The new 'gold rush' for green lithium
The energy firm already plans to produce zero-carbon heat and power from the same hot water that contains the lithium, 5.2km (3.2 miles) underground at the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power Project.
How is India addressing its water needs?
A large number of Indians face high to extreme water stress, according to a recent report by the government's policy think tank, the NITI Aayog. India's dependence on an increasingly erratic monsoon for its water requirements increases this challenge. Climate change is likely to exacerbate this pressure on water resources, even as the ...
Environmental Sustainability
Reduce absolute emissions from direct operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 46.2% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline. Achieve net zero emissions for direct operations by 2030. Reduce Scope 3 emissions in line with a 'well below 2°C' scenario by 2030. Purchase or produce zero carbon electricity by 2030. Invest in natural climate solutions.
Climate risk and decarbonization: What every mining …
Water stress. Climate change is expected to cause more frequent droughts and floods, altering the supply of water to mining sites and disrupting operations. We recently ran and analyzed a water-stress …
The business opportunity in water conservation | McKinsey
Companies in several sectors are improving their water productivity. The Swedish pulp-and-paper producer SCA, 1 for instance, aims to reduce its overall water consumption by 15 percent from 2005 to 2010. SCA tracks its performance through a resource-management system that collects and aggregates data on energy, water, …
Gold and Climate Change Impact | World Gold Council
This report was an initial step towards a better understanding of the gold industry's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) footprint, the efforts already underway in the gold mining sector to reduce emissions and improve …
Gold and climate change: The energy transition
The energy transition – two-page research update. Discover the energy transition in gold mining and its climate impacts. Download our insights & learn about …
Mining Needs to Go Faster on Climate | BCG
Barrick Gold is taking advantage of naturally occurring geothermal conditions to improve underground ventilation, thereby reducing winter heating and summer cooling requirements. According to the company's 2018 sustainability report, these efforts reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 24% and lowered energy consumption by 10%.
Sustainable water management in mining, a global imperative
The imperative for more sustainable water management is consequently crucial to the future of mining, driven by both social and economic needs. With the global water shortage, there's greater pressure for mining companies to reduce their freshwater demand, particularly in dry areas where local authorities may restrict or oppose water use.