The Skarn Edge

Mine of the Future Academy

2026 Launch of the Mine of the Future Academy

Recycled Copper: Smelting or Melting?

The nuances of secondary copper smelter emissions

Politics of Decarbonisation

How can mining companies navigate uncertain markets and shifting politics?

Decarbonisation Economics of Mine Fleet Electrification

White paper summary - Decarbonisation Economics of Mine Fleet Electrification

Low Carbon Nickel

Skarn's asset-level GHG intensity data is being used to validate the low-carbon threshold for nickel...

Is the green premium a mirage?

Carbon intensity is rising at some mines warns Mark Fellows, Skarn Associates CEO amidst the ramp up of critical mineral production in the wake of the electrification push...

Time to re-evaluate slag tips?

As we move down the road of decarbonisation where less traditional materials are growing in importance, we need to look beyond the primary outputs of the original smelter and really understand what is in a pile...

Agnico to unlock Canada Nickel's low carbon nickel district

Agnico Eagle Mines invests C$23.1M in Canada Nickel, unlocking potential for world's largest nickel sulphide project. Carbon-neutral Crawford deposit aims for zero-carbon industrial cluster.

Steelstat becomes a ResponsibleSteel Associate Member

Steelstat, a ResponsibleSteel associate member, offers comprehensive global GHG emissions research for steel plants, aligning with the industry's net-zero commitment.

Coal COPs an earful

The COP 28 United Nations Climate Change Conference, hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), drew criticism for apparent contradictions in environmental efforts...

Net Zero Mining Conference Addresses Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future

The 12th Annual Energy and Mines Toronto Summit focused on "Pathways to Net Zero Mining," bringing together global industry experts to address challenges in meeting mining's 2030 climate goals.

Nth Cycle to revolutionise metals recovery

Processing technology company Nth Cycle is set to revolutionise battery metals processing

NEWS RELEASE: Partners in Performance partners with Skarn Associates to help miners decarbonise

With mining and metals companies facing mounting stakeholder pressure to reduce emissions, Partners in Performance and Skarn Associates will work together to help miners navigate the path to Net Zero

Skarn’s Lithium GHG and Energy curve

The latest iteration of Skarn’s Lithium GHG and Energy curve now includes selected Chinese operations producing Lithium from lepidolite ores...

Skarn’s latest update to the Copper Water Curve

Skarn’s latest update to the Copper Water Curve is now available. Production, water use and climatic data for 175 copper producing assets have been updated...