

Pioneer solution can eliminate use of permanent bauxite tailing dams
A new solution for storing dried tailings from Hydro’s bauxite mine in Brazil replaces the need for raising and building new dams, improving safety and environmental performances.
Hydro has invested around USD5.5 million in the testing stage of the methodology that allows for the final disposal of tailings in areas already mined, and has received an operating license from Semas, the Pará State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability at the end of 2020.
“Hydro is committed to driving sustainability in the aluminium…