Updates in Mining
Deloitte Releases Annual Mining Industry Trends Report
Professional services firm Deloitte has released their annual Tracking the Trends report, laying out the top ten trends affecting the mining and metals industry. Among them are the need for a new style of leadership, AI in mineral exploration, and challenges in scaling progress toward net-zero. Explore the trends >>
New Institute Focused on Safe Tailings Management
The Global Tailings Management Institute, a non-profit, multi-stakeholder governed organization, was officially launched in January. The group will work to improve the safety of mine tailings facilities around the world, with a goal of achieving zero harm to the environment and people, through independent assessments, audits, and certifications.
Updates in Fertilizer
FAO Report Calls for Improved Nitrogen Management
A new report from the FAO emphasizes the need for sustainable nitrogen management in agricultural practices. While the organization hails the pivotal role nitrogen plays in feeding the world, it calls for action to limit poor nitrogen management, which has deleterious effects on humans and the environment. In addition to laying out the issues, the report also explores a systematic approach toward improved management.
Updates in Chemical
A Turnaround for the Chemical Industry
Martha Gilchrist Moore, Chief Economist at the American Chemistry Council, expects 2025 to bring some relief to the industry. After several years of weak demand, chemical production is expected to rise 1.9% in the U.S. this year, thanks to easing monetary policy and increasing investment. Read more from Chemical Processing >>
A New Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis
A research team from the Institute of Science Tokyo has designed a catalyst that could lead to more efficient ammonia (NH3) synthesis in the Haber-Bosch process, something scientists have long sought. Their findings, detailed in Advanced Science journal, indicate the iron-based catalyst with an inverse structure outperformed any catalyst ever developed for the task, which still relies on the century-old “Promoted-Fe” catalyst design. Read more from Chemical Online >>
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