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SMRs: A silver bullet for mining decarbonisation?

As the mining sector continues incorporating renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, small modular reactors (SMRs) are gaining traction as a viable alternative to wind, solar and hydro.

 SMRs can produce 300MW of power - Credit: Artur Plawgo

SMRs can produce 300MW of power - Credit: Artur Plawgo

Achieving global decarbonisation goals has presented the mining sector with a unique problem, how can the industry reduce its carbon footprint while recovering and producing the metals needed for the energy...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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