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title: How to Solve the Mining Industry’s Decarbonization Conundrum
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# [How to Solve the Mining Industry’s Decarbonization Conundrum](https://thenugget.prospectorportal.com/top-10-risks-and-opportunities-for-mining-and-metals-companies-in-2025-1-0-0)

 Written by [Prospector](https://thenugget.prospectorportal.com/author/prospector) | Feb 12, 2025 1:00:00 PM

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### 📰  In The News

**Opinion: As US Tech Stumbles, Focus on Commodities**

- DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough rattled U.S. markets, triggering a massive drop in Nvidia’s stock and raising concerns about America’s AI dominance. 
- The event underscores a broader shift in global power, with China’s technological and economic rise challenging U.S. hegemony and signaling a stronger future for commodities over overvalued tech stocks.

[Read More](https://www.northernminer.com/news/opinion-as-us-tech-stumbles-focus-on-commodities/1003875509/)

Mining Indaba: From Crime to Catalyst – Artisanal Miners Demand Reform

- Formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) with strict regulations and anti-corruption measures can transform it into a safe, investment-ready sector, experts at the African Mining Indaba argued. 
- Success stories from Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Kenya highlight how transparency, ethical practices, and professionalization can drive sustainable development and reduce risks.

[Read More](https://www.mining.com/mining-indaba-from-crime-to-catalyst-artisanal-miners-demand-reform/)

How to Solve the Mining Industry’s Decarbonization Conundrum

- Mining companies face a decarbonisation challenge due to high costs, uncertainty, and lack of in-house expertise, with few implementing Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) despite their potential benefits. 
- A solution lies in integrating energy management into daily operations and hiring dedicated energy managers to maximize efficiency and emissions reductions.

[Read More](https://theintelligentminer.com/2025/01/29/spotlight-how-to-solve-the-mining-industrys-decarbonisation-conundrum/)

USGS: Value of U.S. Mineral Production Edged Up in 2024

- U.S. mineral production rose to $106 billion in 2024, driven by record gold and silver prices despite sharp declines in battery metal values due to oversupply. 
- The USGS report highlights the ongoing reliance on imports for critical minerals and the increasing importance of non-fuel minerals to key industries.

[Read More](https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/usgs-value-us-mineral-production-edged-2024)

Mining Industry Hails B.C. Plan to Expedite Projects Amid Trump Tariff Threat

- British Columbia plans to fast-track 18 critical mineral and energy projects worth $20 billion, including four major mining projects, to boost rural economies and job creation. 
- While the move is welcomed by the mining industry, some environmental groups express concerns over potential deregulation.

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