Copper Mine Rehabilitation and Carbon Neutrality Project

This developing copper mine, originally mined in the 1970s, is undergoing a revival under its current ownership. The new operators are committed to operating as a carbon-neutral business, setting a benchmark for sustainability within the mining industry. The site spans over 500 hectares, much of which includes unused or degraded land from past mining activities. Additionally, the legacy open-pit mine presents a significant challenge with accumulated water requiring effective and environmentally sound management solutions.

Currently, the company is purchasing carbon credits to offset its emissions and maintain carbon neutrality. However, as mining operations expand, their carbon footprint is expected to grow significantly, necessitating a more scalable and sustainable solution to meet increasing demands.

Sequestra is collaborating with the company to design and implement a comprehensive strategy tailored to their unique circumstances. This plan focuses on rehabilitating degraded land, addressing the site’s water challenges, and deploying scalable carbon farming practices. Our goal is not only to support the mine’s ongoing carbon neutrality efforts but also to generate surplus high-quality carbon credits, creating a new source of economic value for both the company and Sequestra.

By aligning environmental restoration with carbon farming, Sequestra ensures the mine has a forward-looking, sustainable framework that grows alongside its operations while turning unused land and environmental challenges into productive assets. This partnership serves as a model for how mining operations can successfully integrate sustainability into their business strategies, benefitting both the environment and the bottom line.

Key Activities

Land Rehabilitation
- Assessment and Planning: Evaluate the condition of over 500 hectares of unused or degraded mining land.
- Restoration Strategies: Implement regenerative practices to rehabilitate discarded mining ground, including reforestation, soil restoration, and biodiversity enhancement.
Carbon Credit Generation
- Tailored Solutions: Develop and scale carbon farming practices that sequester carbon efficiently as the mine’s footprint grows.
- Certification: Ensure all carbon credits generated meet ACCUs or equivalent high-quality standards.
- Excess Credits: Generate surplus credits beyond the mine’s needs for Sequestra to trade or reinvest.
Water Management
- Address the site’s significant water challenges in the open pit through nature-based solutions, such as wetland creation or water reuse systems, that contribute to the carbon sequestration process.
Scalable Carbon Solutions
- Design a scalable approach that grows alongside the mine’s operations, ensuring their increasing carbon footprint is consistently offset with precision.

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Expected Outcomes

Carbon Neutrality: Support the mine’s immediate and long-term carbon neutrality commitments with customised solutions.
Excess Carbon Credits: Generate high-quality, surplus carbon credits for Sequestra’s portfolio.
Land Restoration: Rehabilitate over 500 hectares of degraded mining land, improving soil health and biodiversity.
Water Solutions: Address the mine’s water management challenges in an environmentally beneficial manner.
Scalable Framework: Establish a replicable and scalable model for carbon sequestration as the mine expands.

Project Impact

This project demonstrates how a partnership between Sequestra and the mining industry can turn legacy environmental challenges into economic and environmental opportunities. By aligning sustainable land management with carbon farming practices, this initiative not only supports the mine’s operations but also contributes to broader climate and ecosystem goals.

“Sequestra is proud to lead this project, transforming a historic mining site into a benchmark for sustainable industry practices.”

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