Mining Digital November 2021 | Page 98

TOP 10

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Komatsu
Komatsu — the Japanese equipment provider , is continuously developing its offerings for the mining industry in the forms of an all-electric underground haulier , loading equipment and various forms of power for its long-distance haulage trucks . The company is also investing in further initiatives to promote sustainability , in regards to environmental leadership and increasing profitability and productivity for its customers . The company is actively developing solutions to improve upon current environmental factors with a long-term emissions reduction high on its agenda .

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KGHM
Through strategic partnerships , KGHM — producer of copper , silver and other natural metals — has implemented changes to reduce its carbon-intensity across its operations . The Polish company has built relationships with various organisations , resulting in more sustainable access to raw materials , and even signing deals to introduce nuclear reactors as means of producing clean , renewable , and more affordable means of energy generation . The company could potentially hold access to the largest nuclear installation , of its types , in the mining industry .