Mine tyre life lengthening that protects environment highlighted at Electra Mining Africa

Mine tyre life lengthening that protects environment highlighted at Electra Mining Africa

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The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has verified the important environmental protection benefits of opting for mine tyre life extension solutions rather than purchasing new tyres.

The carbon footprint methodology verified provides measurable data that mining companies can use when reporting Scope 3 emissions, which are by far the largest share of a mine's total carbon footprint.

Last year, 70 mining companies across six regions reported prevented 32 700 t of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission by avoiding the need to manufacture and transport replacement mining tyres earlier than necessary.

The ISO verification is the evolution of a programme that has helped mining operations quantify the environmental value of tyre life extension since 2019.

As mining companies place greater emphasis on understanding emissions across their supply chains, Kal Tire believes reliable measurement will become increasingly important in demonstrating the contribution tyre management strategies can make towards helping mining customers extend tyre life, reduce waste and improve the environmental performance of their tyre operations.

Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group, which is exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa 2026 at Johannesburg's show grounds, services and supplies more than 230 mine sites across five continents.

The group's Maple Program includes ultra repair, retreading and ultra tread for mining tyres and SCS Global Services' validation gives added assurance in the carbon savings calculated from extending tyre life.

"Customers in Zambia are currently making use of the Maple Program," Kal Tire VP Southern Africa John Martin told Mining Weekly at the Canadian company's comprehensive exhibition stand.

Zambia's users receive annual certification of CO2 tonnage saved through the use of particularly ultra-repair technology, using Kal Tire's on-site repair facilities.

"We have customers in Ghana as well," Kal Tire communications director Tracy Cobb added.