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Xstrata plans to cut coal mine greenhouse emissions

070611_xstrata.jpgMining giant Xstrata has outlined plans to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from its coal mines within three years. The company is the world’s largest thermal coal producer and has several mines in the New South Wales Hunter Valley and Queensland. Xstrata’s newly released 2006 sustainability report says it is establishing intensity measures for greenhouse gases at all of its operations and it is hoped energy efficiency programs will be in place at its coal mines by the end of next year. The report also commits to a greenhouse gas reduction target, with the company hoping to reduce emissions by 5 per cent per tonne of raw coal by 2010. A company spokesman says all forms of power, including fossil fuels, renewable power and nuclear, will be needed if future energy needs are to be met. Image source: australianminesatlas.gov.au

News selected by Covalence | Country: Australia, global | Company: Xstrata | Source: ABC News Online

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