Published on July 10, 2019.

Today, large copper mining has standards or sustainability policies, including at some level the consideration of the climate change, where mitigation and adaptation measures to this phenomenon - focused on results and operational continuity of the works - come from in general, of policies related to the efficient use of water resources, energy and the correct management of industrial waste.

In order to reduce GHG emissions and comply with international standards, the mining industry presents important challenges related to the incorporation of the use of clean energy or thermal energy in mining procedures, such as solar, to supply electricity. or heat to the site, or for the extraction and impulsion of water, all measures aimed at obtaining greater energy efficiency and preventing emissions from growing steadily.

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