Decarbonization of the Russia mining industry

Abstract

The purpose and relevance of the work. Intensive industrial development, dependent on fossil fuels, has led to a critical accumulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide and an increase in the temperature of the Earth’s surface. A further increase in the planet’s temperature by 2 °C could lead to a rise in global sea level by 6 meters, which will cause an increase in the number of floods and hurricanes, and the melting of permafrost will pose a threat for polar cities infrastructure. All these factors will lead to significant losses, so the decision to decarbonize is in Russia’s national interests. The purpose of the research is to find ways to reduce harmful emissions in the mining industry. Methodology. Based on the reported data, a critical analysis and study of the possibilities of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the process of mining is carried out. Results and scope. The mining industry is the main source of raw materials for the manufacturing industry, transport, metallurgy, construction and energy. The decrease in the content of useful components in the ore makes it necessary to extract, load, transport and process more materials. In the short term, it is not possible to phase out fossil fuels, but the main methods of a mining companys decarbonization strategy can be considered: on-site power supply, reduction of diesel fuel consumption for rock transport, improved processing technology, carbon capture and storage. For this, the mining industry can use various reserves in the form of environmentally friendly energy solutions, such as energy efficiency, energy recovery, renewable energy and carbon capture. Conclusions. The mining industry can use various clean energy solutions such as energy efficiency, energy recovery, renewable energy and carbon capture. A complete solution to the energy challenges facing the mining industry will require a combination of clean energy technologies.