Mining the Future | Sustainability and Circularity beyond ESG
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This episode goes beyond traditional ESG considerations to explore the evolving field of the circular economy and sustainability in mining. From recycling technologies to waste management solutions, mining companies are adopting circular economy principles to minimise environmental footprints and drive long-term sustainability. The speakers explore innovative ways to reduce waste, maximise resource efficiency, and create value from mining by-products.
Speakers on this episode:
- Filipe Guimaraes | Head of Mining R&D – ArcelorMittal
- Dr Mathias Schluep | Managing Director – The World Resources Forum
- Joséphine Quioc | Senior Sustainability Consultant – TDi Sustainability
Dr Mathias Schlouep is the Managing Director of the World Resources Forum, where he is responsible for business operations and the representation of the Association to the public. He currently coordinates recycling and e-waste management projects in cooperation with the Swiss State Secretariat of Economic Affairs and the UN Industrial Development Organisation. In previous roles he provided expertise on sustainability issues for projects with countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America for national and international government organisations and the private industry.
Filipe Guimaraes is Head of Mining R&D at ArcelorMittal, and has more than two decades of experience in mining operations and research across major projects. Filipe manages technology and innovation projects across laboratories worldwide – including in France, Spain, Brazil, Canada and the USA. His focus is on decarbonisation of the value chain, circular economy, and the integration of digitalisation and AI to enhance mining, primary processes and sustainability.
This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced in advance of the 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow event that will take place in London between 2-4 December. Find out more about the event>
