he transition to a net-zero economy will be metals-and -minerals intensive . There is no escaping this reality . Copper . Lithium . Nickel . Cobalt . Manganese . Graphite . Gold . All are integral to this global venture .
But how these metals and minerals are mined , processed , transported , consumed and recycled will also have a massive say in the pace of global progress on net zero targets .
Greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions arising from the metals and minerals supply chain is a huge issue . The combined Scope 3 emissions of the eight largest mining companies account for 4 % of total global emissions . These Scope 3 emissions cover all upstream and downstream activities in any given company ’ s value chain , and typically account for up to 80 % of a company ’ s total emissions .
98 November 2024