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Ecologically responsible mining to fuel a green energy transition (2022–2026)

Abstract:
An energy transition is key to tackling climate change. However, renewable energy is mineral intensive and boosting its supply may create new mining threats to biodiversity. This project aims to facilitate strategic development of ecologically responsible mining. It expects to reveal where new mines will be needed to meet future energy demand, and create innovative tools to predict and mitigate threats to plants and animals. Expected outcomes include an improved ability to inform sustainable climate and energy policies, leading to strategic investment decisions, cleaner mineral supply chains and conservation outcomes that capture valuable environmental and social benefits and create a competitive advantage for Australia¿TM)s mining sector.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Laura Sonter

    Associate Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Associate Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Martine Maron

    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Eve McDonald-Madden

    Professorial ARC Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Professorial ARC Research Fellow
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversit
    Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Rick Valenta

    Executive Institute Director
    Sustainable Minerals Institute
    Executive Institute Director, Susta
    Office of the Provost
Funded by:
Australian Research Council