The Regenerative Mining Model

Water balance is the single most critical factor for mining operations in the long term. In the Alive Mine operational model, mining does not degrade the state of groundwater or surface water and, at its best, supports the recovery of aquatic ecosystems.

This is what it means in practice

• Alongside traditional technology, we integrate digital water balance and forecasting models as well as new purification solutions, such as constructed wetlands or bioreactors.
• We increase the internal recycling rate of water and reduce the intake of raw water.

Energy is one of the largest sources of both costs and emissions. We are moving toward a fossil-free and anticipatory energy system that adapts to the changing needs of the environment and mining operations. We are developing the energy system with the reliability of the entire surrounding region in mind.

This is what it means in practice

• We electrify mining processes and aim for net-zero emissions from our own operations by 2035.
• We seek to utilize waste heat as well as hybrid solutions, such as sand batteries, for energy production and storage.

Mining waste constitutes the largest physical footprint. Our goal is to ensure the recycling and utilization of materials throughout the entire lifecycle of the mine. We safely place materials in underground backfill and are exploring the transition to dry stacking of tailings.

This is what it means in practice

• We utilize mining waste, such as waste rock and tailings, in other mine applications including the construction of roads, ramps, and ponds.
• We enhance mining effisiency with digital models and improve the recovery of critical minerals.

Mining causes changes to biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems, landscapes, and species. We collaborate with local stakeholders to identify, protect, and restore the most important natural sites. We progress step by step from a no net loss level toward net positive impact.

This is what it means in practice

• We implement restoration mesures already during the mine's lifecycle. 
• We do not rely on isolated actions. Instead, we support nature's capacity to recover through planned and systematic restoration measures.

The foundation of trust and operational reliability is built on the ability to manage environmental risks and the technical system in a proactive way. In the Alive Mine operating model, we reduce chemical loads and improve process safety.

This is what it means in practice

• We minimize environmental impacts by identifying critical risk points, which enables anticipation and rapid responses to deviations.

Transparency and data are a prerequisite for mining operations. Without trust, there is no social license to operate, and without credible information, there can be no sustainable decision-making. We translate data into understandable formats that supports learning, foresight, and dialogue with neighbors, investors, and authorities.

This is what it means in practice

• We emphasize anticipation in measurement rather than retrospective reporting. We make key impacts visible in an clear and accessible format and engage with people face to face.

Human and social continuity is the ethical backbone of mining, defining the true legitimacy of operations. In the Alive Mine model, this means strengthening regional vitality and building a safe working environment that supports wellbeing and encourages development.

This is what it means in practice

• The mine brings jobs, investments, infrastructure, and expertise that can be passed down from one generation to the next to local communities.