Discussing the importance of decarbonizing the mining sector to meet the demand for infrastructure and materials needed for global population and wealth growth elicits the need for the industry to communicate better about this paradigm shift, which includes a focus on rare earth metals. Reuse and recycling are essential, but new minerals are required, especially for the net-zero transition; the challenges of decarbonizing the mining sector, including the energy consumed in converting raw materials, urge the adoption of solutions such as electrification, biofuels or synthetic fuels, and hydrogen.

Watch the interview with Thomas Koch Blank, Senior Principal of Breakthrough Technologies Programme at RMI, to further explore this essential topic.

A new technology is being developed to address the increasing problem of extracting metals and minerals for the tech industry without causing significant environmental harm and financial burdens. This technology, called "The Oyster," utilises electro-extraction to recover metals in their elemental state, which can lead to decreased energy use and carbon emissions in mining. The process is applicable to raw materials, waste products and post-consumer waste. By eliminating the need for smelting, this technology can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 92% compared to traditional mining. Watch the interview with Alexander Allen, Director of Business Development and Head of Mining at Nth Cycle, to find out more details!

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