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Metro Mining operational footprint . We have a light touch on the environment , well , we try our best to . It ’ s a very remote operation , and the only way into our mine is by plane or by boat , as there are no roads ,” he explains , adding that alongside copper , aluminum is one of the most important metals in the energy transition .
In almost every element of the transition from fossil fuels to lower carbon electrification , aluminum ’ s role is significant as it forms part of the base for solar panels , EVs , batteries and lightweight construction . “ It ’ s one of the largest beneficiaries of the energy transition . Bauxite is the only way to make primary aluminum , so if you want exposure to the energy transition , and more exposure upstream , then , bauxite is a very important mineral to help achieve that .”
Looking more reflectively , as part of the company ’ s commitment to protecting the environment and surrounding communities , Metro Mining adheres to a strict set of regulations . “ Operating near the Skardon river means the business needs to be incredibly cautious . For us , rehabilitating our mining areas very quickly is good business sense , and it ’ s an environmentally responsible way of operating . We are heavily dependent on diesel as a fuel for our tug and mobile fleet , but we ’ re undergoing strategies to reduce the unit consumption of diesel . The goal is to increase engine efficiency and reduce the number of trips necessary to produce every ton of bauxite .”
PROUD SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY EQUIPMENT TO METRO MINING
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