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• Practical learnings about how to make the minerals processing industry greener (from wet to dry separation processes)
• Voices from the industry why sensor-based sorting for minerals and ores is a strong solution to many ESG related (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues
• Case studies highlighting the successful implementation of these solutions

Session 1: Critical Minerals: How to minimise environmental impacts

On October 25^th we talk about how we can convey the mining industry in a greener direction while the demand for resources, especially critical minerals, will increase. Because with a growing population, secondary resources from reusing and/or recycling will not cover the demand. That is why mining will stay an important industry. But we are all aware that we can make this industry greener. Wet and chemical processes can be replaced with dry and greener technology. As the mining industry continues to evolve, advanced technologies and innovative methods are becoming increasingly important for efficient and sustainable processing.

Critical minerals are essential for modern technologies like electronics or renewable energy. Their scarcity and geopolitical challenges highlight the need for a secure supply to sustain economic growth, innovation, and national security while transitioning towards a sustainable and advanced future. It's our responsibility to ensure responsible mining that goes hand in hand with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) related issues. By promoting sustainable practices, we can minimize environmental impacts.

Session 2: Pre-concentration & Alternative processing routes

The session on October 26^th goes more into technical detail. Wet and chemical separation in mining can lead to environmental harm due to toxic chemical use, water contamination, and ecosystem disruption. These methods often result in long-term ecological damage, health risks, and contribute to the depletion of finite natural resources. Sensor-based sorting can be applied for various operations to minimise the environmental impact of mining while improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profitability. But what is sensor-based sorting exactly? Let’s talk about how ROM pre-concentration and the reduction of tones transported to processing plants, stockpile treatment / secondary mining can also make your operation greener.