Decarbonization of the Mining Sector

This scoping study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the mining sector's role in the global energy transition, focusing on its contribution to nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in mineral-rich developing countries.

• The mining sector is essential for providing the minerals and metals required for energy transition technologies, but its energy-intensive operations make it a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which requires strategic management to avoid worsening biodiversity loss and pollution.
• Fugitive methane emissions from coal mines account for nearly 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions associated with the mining sector.
• The report analyzes the mining industry's approach to decarbonization, including the use of international transparency initiatives, legal reporting requirements, voluntary disclosures, and the potential for decarbonization to serve as a tool for corporate communication.
• The study utilizes case studies from South Africa, Indonesia, and Chile to examine GHG emissions and provide recommendations for decarbonization, while emphasizing a "just transition" to ensure benefits are distributed fairly and inclusively.

APA

Karamira,, F. S. (2024). Decarbonization of the Mining Sector. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/igf-decarbonization-mining-sector

Chicago

Karamira,, Famke Schaap,Astrid. Decarbonization of the Mining Sector. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2024. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/igf-decarbonization-mining-sector.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{karamira2024decarbonization, author = {Karamira,, Famke Schaap,Astrid}, title = {{Decarbonization of the Mining Sector}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, month = aug, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/igf-decarbonization-mining-sector}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }