Methane emissions from Kazakhstan mine ‘ equal to 2.6m cars ’ Methane emissions released by an open cast mine in Kazakhstan totalled 54,000 kg / hr in the first two months of this year , according to satellite observations by GHGSat , an environmental monitoring company .

� BOLIDEN A 74-tonne Scania electrified truck will be delivered to mining company Boliden this spring . The heavy transport electrified vehicle is a key element in the mining company ' s strategy to cut CO2 emissions by 40 % by 2030 .

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Polymetal considers demerging Kazakhstan business Polymetal is considering demerging its Kazakhstan business into a separate listed company , as its new board grapples with major economic challenges presented by Russian market volatility and the ongoing war in Ukraine .

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Royal Mint plant to recover gold from electronic wastes The Royal Mint has announced plans to build a plant in South Wales that will recover gold from UK electronic waste , using patented new chemistry created by Canadian-based Excir .

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� CENTAMIN Gold producer Centamin recorded a pre-tax profit of US $ 154mn last year . CEO Martin Horgan said it safely delivered annual production and cost guidance , making " excellent progress " on key capital projects ..

� ALROSA Alrosa stepped down from the Responsible Jewellery Council board after being placed on the US sanctions list but remains committed to the RJC ’ s “ highest standards of responsible business practices and sustainability pledges ”.

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EMISSIONS Global methane emissions from the extraction of coal could rise by 21.6 % if all new mining projects now under development go into operation , according to a Global Energy Monitor report .

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