The mining industry consumes 2%-3% of the world’s energy. That’s the same amount of energy used by the entire airline industry. Our sensor-based sorters can reduce that energy consumption by 15%, as well as reduce the amount of water used by three to four cubic meters per ton of ore.
*Total amount of CO2 saved since January 1, 2020 by sorting machines currently installed by TOMRA MINING.
144.937,155 Metric tons saved in 2019
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10 May 2019
In the face of climate change and its drastic consequences, monumental shifts in our everyday business activities are required. The mining industry, as a very large consumer of energy, is a prime example of an industry where much can be done to reduce its environmental footprint.
26 April 2019
TOMRA Sorting Mining is pleased to announce one of the largest diamonds in recorded history, an unbroken 1,758 carat stone, was recovered by TOMRA XRT sensor technology commissioned by Lucara Diamond Corp at its Karowe Mine in Botswana.
06 February 2019
On February 1st, a historic sale of exceptional large diamonds was offered for sale via electronic tender according to Angola’s new diamond marketing policy. Seven top quality diamonds weighing 498 carats from the Lulo alluvial mine achieved a remarkable average price of US$33,530 per carat.