PGE Production in Southern Africa, Part II: Environmental Aspects

PGE Production in Southern Africa, Part II: Environmental Aspects

Platinum group elements (PGEs, 6E PGE = Pt + Pd + Rh + Ru + Ir + Au) are used in numerous applications that seek to reduce environmental impacts of mobility and energy generation. Consequently, the future demand for PGEs is predicted to increase. Previous studies indicate that environmental impacts...

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Main Authors: Benedikt Buchspies, Lisa Thormann, Charles Mbohwa, Martin Kaltschmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
mining
platinum group metals (PGE)
South Africa
Zimbabwe
environmental assessment
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
sulfur dioxide emissions
cumulative energy demand (fossil)
water demand
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/7/11/225

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