Copper Mines of Tasmania (CMT) has an ambitious plan to make Mt Lyell on Tasmania's west coast Australia's first zero emissions mine when it reopens.
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| The 134-year-old mine is looking to electric vehicles, hydro and geothermal to reach zero emissions. |
The Mount Lyell mine has been under care and maintenance since 2014 and was the site of three fatal accidents over the past 4 years.
CMT general manger Peter Walker said the company has spent $100 million since 2014 maintaining the mine and is spending a million dollars on feasibility studies investigating mine modernisation.
He is not aware any other mine in the world has reached that target, but he said is a unique opportunity because of access to Tasmania's hydro power.
Read Sally Dakis ABC News story - “Mount Lyell copper mine owners aim for zero emissions at restart following million-dollar upgrade.”
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