Mining of the future: New trends towards 2050

GIZ Colombia's Raw Materials and Climate Project (MaPriC) Regional Event Series on Mining and Climate Change

The sixth event in the series addressed the trends, opportunities and challenges for the mining sector in the Latin American region, which, given the climate situation, must assume a new vision and some changes in the development of its operations.

In this sense, a mining industry of the future and towards a more sustainable future will require, for example, new technologies such as the use of robots and drones, more research and innovation, the development of more sustainable processes and infrastructure, a true digital transformation and the automation of vehicles and electric equipment. Likewise, a continuous energy transition and the use of cleaner and greener energies; more responsible consumption and, in general, adopting increasingly better practices in terms of sustainability not only in economic and environmental aspects but also in the social field.

We listened to the initiatives of companies and governments to promote this new vision in their operations. The virtual event is carried out between the MaPriC project in Chile and Colombia, and the LEDS LAC platform.