By Erik Josefsson, CEO of Hexagon’s R-evolution As the world demands more responsible resource extraction, the challenge for the mining industry is no longer just about productivity — it’s about balance. How can mines operate efficiently while safeguarding biodiversity and restoring ecosystems? That’s the question Vale and Green Cubes are answering at the historic Mina de Águas Claras site in Brazil. The challenge: understanding nature at scale Mining has long been associated with deforestation, soil disturbance, and water contamination. But understanding these environmental impacts in a measurable way has always been complex. Ecosystems are dynamic, vast and interdependent; traditional biodiversity…
The Green Cubes approach could be a blueprint for monitoring biodiversity in any threatened habitat, from tropical rainforests to post-industrial landscapes, writes Erik Josefsson, pictured front centre.