ESG

Brazilian mine sites could emit 5% of global annual emissions, study finds

There are currently over 5.3Mha of active mine sites in Brazil

Brazilian mine sites could emit 5% of global annual emissions, study finds

In a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment, the researchers investigated the emissions of surface mining by combining the geolocation of Brazilian mine sites and carbon stock datasets....

Start a £1 trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Journal Intelligence team.

editions

Mining Journal Intelligence World Risk Report 2023 (feat. MineHutte ratings)

A detailed analysis of mining investment risks across...

editions

Mining Journal Intelligence Mining Equities Report 2023

Access an exclusive, inside look on quarterly mining...

editions

Mining Journal Intelligence Global Leadership Report 2023: Social licence

Gain insights into social licence trends and best practices...

editions

Mining Journal Intelligence Project Pipeline Handbook 2023

View our 50 top-ranked mining projects, handpicked...