This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of circular economy (CE) principles within the mining and metals industries. 

Participants will learn innovative strategies to integrate CE principles into resource value chains, bridging the demand gap, advancing sustainable practices, and maximizing value creation.

Course Structure:

1. Conceptual Foundation: Core principles, frameworks, and essential concepts of circular economy
2. Practical Application: Real-world case studies and scenarios demonstrating effective implementation
3. Integration and Strategy: Skills for embedding circular economy principles into business operations, decision-making, and company culture

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand core concepts like the value hill and R-ladder
• Navigate global regulations affecting the mining industry
• Analyse global resource outlooks and decouple economic growth from resource consumption
• Discover real-world CE applications across the mining value chain
• Learn about zero tailings mines and designing beyond resource life

Target Audience:

• Sustainability Professionals
• Mining Executives and Managers
• Environmental Professionals
• Supply Chain Professionals

The course covers:

• Fundamentals of Circular Economy in Mining
• Regulatory landscape including CBAM, carbon pricing, and Extended Producer Responsibility
• Future-proofing strategies and global resource outlooks
• Practical applications of CE across the entire mining value chain
• Circular design principles, including zero tailings mines and designing beyond resource life

No prior knowledge of circularity is required. The program caters to individuals at various levels of familiarity with the circular economy.