Five green energy trends topping miners’ agendas in 2021 – report
An example of a mine haul truck that will be converted to run on hydrogen. Credit: Anglo American Plc.
2020 was the year that climate change became a dominant force for commodities as top mining companies and governments made ambitious net-zero commitments, Wood Mackenzie notes in its latest report.
Renewables grew in importance in some oil and gas companies’ portfolios and as a power source for mining. Carbon pricing accelerated, with prices for emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Western Climate Initiative reaching record highs.
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