Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate change
Even in an optimistic low emission scenario for 2050, more than half the world’s copper mines will be in areas exposed to drought risk that’s deemed significant.
The agreement is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence project site.
IDTechEx forecasts that graphite will remain the most widely used anode material in Li-ion batteries through the medium term with demand exceeding 2 million tonnes by 2029.