Climate changes that occur as a result of global warming caused by increasing amounts of
greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the atmosphere are an alarming issue. Controlling …

Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) with their unique properties are central for economic growth,
quality of life, and the creation of new jobs. The base-metal producing sector is, however …

Life cycle assessments of the mining and mineral processing of iron ore, bauxite and copper
concentrate were carried out, focussing on embodied energy and greenhouse gas …

Copper demand in China is expected to grow considerably over the coming decades,
driving energy use and environmental impacts related to copper production. To explore the …

The production of mineral resources negatively affects the natural environment, which is a
topic of urgent discussion in sustainable natural resource use/management. In this study, we …

When mining is included in life cycle assessment (LCA), the solving of multifunctionality can
be necessary in the inventory phase, as many mines produce multiple metals. Although the …

This article considers the environmental impacts and the governance framework of the
domestic and international supply of iron, zinc, copper and nickel concentrates smelted and …

Chapter 1 Page 1 To ards a sustainable and circular metals econom : the case of copper in
China Dong, D. Citation Dong, D. (2021, une 16). . Retrie ed from https://hdl.handle.net/1887/3188567 …

The metal mining industry has experienced a marked boom in Finland since the beginning
of the 21st century, driven by the general rise in the price levels of base metals, iron and …

The production of mineral resources negatively affects the natural environment, which is a
topic of urgent discussion in sustainable natural resource use/management. In this study, we …