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    2030: The Turning Point for Metals Decarbonisation (download PDF, 2.7 MB)

    Could 2030 mark a fundamental shift in how metals are bought and sold? As companies work towards their interim climate targets, attention is increasingly turning to emissions embedded in their supply chains. Drawing on Skarn’s analysis of 25 metals and mining companies and emerging downstream procurement trends, we explore why the next phase of decarbonisation could reshape supplier competitiveness and market access.

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    LCA and PCF in Metals and Mining (download PDF, 2.2 MB)

    A credible carbon footprint is not necessarily a comparable one. While Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) share methodological foundations, they serve different purposes, and neither automatically enables meaningful comparison. Skarn explores why these distinctions matter and what is required to turn carbon data into a reliable basis for procurement, benchmarking and commercial decisions.

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    Recycled Copper - Smelting or Melting (download PDF, 2.5 MB)

    Is recycled copper necessarily lower carbon than primary production? The answer is more complicated than it appears. Skarn’s analysis of primary and secondary copper smelters challenges conventional assumptions, revealing how processing technology, electricity sources and scrap quality can produce dramatically different carbon footprints. Discover why the recycled label alone tells only part of the story.

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    Evolution of Peru’s Electricity Grid (download PDF, 1.1 MB)

    Peru’s mining industry benefits from a relatively low-carbon electricity grid, but how sustainable is that advantage? Dependence on hydropower, subsidised natural gas and an evolving renewable energy pipeline create both opportunities and risks. Skarn examines how Peru’s electricity mix is changing and what this could mean for mining emissions, energy costs and future decarbonisation strategies.

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    Decarbonisation Economics of Mine Fleet Electrification (download PDF, 1.7 MB)

    Electric mine fleets promise lower emissions, but do the economics stack up? With battery-electric equipment carrying a substantial cost premium over diesel alternatives, the business case is far from straightforward. Drawing on analysis with Whittle Consulting and Costmine Intelligence, Skarn explores how mine-plan optimisation can change the financial equation and uncover opportunities that conventional assessments may overlook.

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    Bioenergy Far From Net Carbon Neutrality (download PDF, 1.2 MB)

    Bioenergy is often presented as a straightforward alternative to fossil fuels. But how much carbon does it really save once feedstock production, land-use change and supply chains are considered? Skarn examines the sustainability and economics of bioenergy, exploring where it can deliver meaningful emissions reductions and where the environmental and commercial trade-offs may outweigh the benefits.

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