MINING

Terelion adds Rio Tinto Kennecott to circularity programme

Key to achieving more sustainable operations in the mining industry is increased circularity throughout the whole value chain. Rio Tinto Kennecott’s (Salt Lake City, USA) decision to join Terelion’s circularity programme marks a significant milestone in delivering on this ambition.

 Drill bits from Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine are now being recycled through Terelion’s circularity programme

Drill bits from Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine are now being recycled through Terelion’s circularity programme

Cemented carbide is a key component in high-quality drill bits. One important ingredient in the manufacture is tungsten, a rare mineral difficult to come by. Through Terelion's circularity programme, it...

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