Americas > Tailings to treasure: Mine waste could yield billions in carbon credits -report

Tailings to treasure: Mine waste could yield billions in carbon credits -report

Published 15:42 on March 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:43 on March 9, 2025  /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

Mining companies could unlock a multibillion-dollar revenue stream by repurposing waste rock, including legacy tailings, for CO2 removals, according to a new report.
Mining companies could unlock a multibillion-dollar revenue stream by repurposing waste rock, including legacy tailings, for CO2 removals, according to a new report.


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