Ioneer Ltd (ASX:INR, OTC:GSCCF, NASDAQ:IONR) will participate in Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Inc’s Pathways to Sustainability program, a four-year educational program aimed at supporting the mining, quarry and aggregates industries through the energy transition.
Ioneer is an emerging lithium–boron producer and the 100% owner of the Rhyolite Ridge LithiumBoron Project in Nevada, USA.
Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, developed the program to provide participants with holistic business-applicable learning opportunities and access to industry-specific advice on energy transition projects and sustainable products.
The program focuses on six strategic areas tied to the energy transition – strategy, people, product, process, technology and infrastructure. This aligns with Ioneer’s business priorities and integrated approach to embed sustainability across its operations.
Ioneer has designed the site of its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada, USA, which is set to commence operations in 2027 and quadruple the nation’s supply of lithium and aims to set the standard for sustainability in the industry.
Ioneer’s participation in the program builds on its 2022 agreement with Caterpillar to supply an autonomous haul system for the Rhyolite Ridge project.
“Working to accelerate energy transition”
“Ioneer is excited to expand our relationship with Caterpillar through their Pathways to Sustainability program, which complements our work at Rhyolite Ridge to advance and accelerate the energy transition,” said Ioneer’s managing director Bernard Rowe.
“This work will provide us with the opportunity to enhance our expertise as we continue to innovate and incorporate sustainable practices across our company.
Caterpillar senior vice president of resource industries sales, services and technology Marc Cameron said, “We look forward to deepening our relationship with Ioneer through their involvement in the Pathways program, which is designed to share and build on the lessons we’ve learned so far through Caterpillar’s energy transition journey.
“We believe it is this type of transparent dialogue that enables innovation and supports the mining industry’s transition as we work to build a more sustainable world together.”