Essays about: "Critical minerals"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 34 essays containing the words Critical minerals.

  1. 6. Character and Evolution of Ore Mineralisation in the Te-Rich Enåsen Au-Cu Deposit, Central Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Simon Pieslinger; [2023]
    Keywords : ore geology; partial melting; quenching textures; symplectite; tellurides; critical metals;

    Abstract : The Enåsen gold deposit is located in Gävleborg county in central Sweden. Mining operations at Enåsen took place from 1984 to 1991 with Au as the main target for exploitation. The deposit has been interpreted as a metamorphosed Palaeoproterozoic analogue to near-recent epithermal Au mineralisations of a high sulphidation type. READ MORE

  3. 7. The responsibilities of LKAB to respect the rights of the Sami people - a Business and Human Rights perspective on access to remedy in the Swedish mining sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Izabell Zaza; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; state-owned-enterprises; business and human rights; indigenous peoples; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In 2023, the Swedish state-owned enterprise LKAB revealed that it had found Europe’s largest deposit of critical minerals, which are needed in green technology. Being located on indigenous territory, a mine would impact the migration of reindeers, a Sami practice which form the basis of their culture and status as indigenous peoples under international law. READ MORE

  4. 8. Achieving Sustainability in Complex Multi-Tier Supply Chains: The Role of Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Minerals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ekaterina Pikuleva; [2023]
    Keywords : critical minerals; supply chain transparency; supply chain visibility; sustainable supply chain management; traceability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : There is growing pressure from stakeholders on global corporations to ensure the sustainability of their products throughout the supply chain. At the same time, due to the high complexity and dynamism of supply chains, companies often do not know what actors operate in their supply chains beyond direct suppliers. READ MORE

  5. 9. Greening the Grid of Indonesia – Second Life Application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Paula Runsten; Felix Kruse; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; battery repurposing; renewable energy; net-zero emissions; energy storage systems Elektrifiering; batteriåteranvändning; förnybar energi; nettonollutsläpp; energilagringssystem; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE

  6. 10. Production of critical minerals and metals: Empirical investigation of sustainability aspects

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Askros; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy transition; environmental justice; sustainable development; sustainable mining; systems thinking;

    Abstract : The threat of global climate change has brought on the need for a transition towards renewable energy sources and electrification, thereby creating a significantly increased demand for energy minerals and metals. Despite being on a path towards an energy system with net-zero emissions, the European Union (EU) is currently highly dependent on the import of these minerals and metals from outside of the Union. READ MORE