CCML Policy Forum
On Friday 24th April, CCML and the Programmed Research team from the CCG Programme hosted a Policy Forum event in London.
Industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation via electrification and hydrogen
We found that prioritising electrification over hydrogen, with hydrogen reserved for hard-to-abate processes, offers the most robust pathway to industrial decarbonisation.
From CO2 emissions to resource efficiency: a new simplified methodology for assessing resource use in clinker manufacturing
Ana and Jonathan propose a new simplified methodology for calculating industrial exergy-based Resource Efficiency (RE), estimating clinker manufacturing RE from publicly available CO2 emissions data and existing technical knowledge. The...
CCG workshop on Critical Minerals held in Malawi
Members of the CCG team recently hosted a workshop on Critical Minerals in Malawi.
Mining Indaba 2026: ESG, Risk, and Value Addition in Africa – Insights, Meetings, and Strategic Reflections
This report summarises key insights, stakeholder engagements, and strategic reflections from my participation at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town.
Critical minerals requirements for meeting net zero pathways in the United Kingdom
New paper outlines the critical mineral requirements for meeting net zero pathways in the UK.
Building stock archetype and modelling (BSAM) framework for coupled material-energy‑carbon assessment
This review proposes a BSAM framework that captures coupled material, energy, and carbon impacts for more comprehensive sustainability assessment.
Toward responsible mining: Linking ESG strategies with spatial analysis in Zambia’s copper mining industry
This study integrates ESG mitigation strategies with spatial analysis, providing a practical, site-specific framework that can support more sustainable mining practices in Zambia.