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Kal Tire Chile has announced an important milestone with the approval from Chile’s Ministry of the Environment for its Management Plan under the Category B Individual Management System. This approval allows Kal Tire to introduce high-performance Ultra-Class tires with 57" and 63" rings, produced by the Asian manufacturer Maxam, into Chile’s mining market. This move aligns with Chile’s Law 20,920 (Rep Law) requirements and reflects Kal Tire's commitment to sustainable operations in the mining sector.

This week, Tyrecycle's recycling facility in East Rockingham, located 40 kilometers south of Perth, received its first delivery of off-the-road (OTR) tyres from Alcoa’s mining operations.

According to a press release by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), in November 2023, 800 tonnes of used Off-The-Road (OTR) tires and conveyor belts were recovered from a remote region in Western Australia. This project, the first of its kind in Australia, demonstrates a practical approach to managing large rubber products within the mining industry. Rio Tinto partnered with Carroll Engineering Services, accredited by TSA, to carry out the recovery. The materials were transported over 3,200 kilometers from the closed Argyle Diamond Mine in East Kimberley to Queensland. There, they were processed into crumb rubber, which is now being used in road construction on the Sunshine Coast.

Canadian mining company Teck is advancing its environmental efforts by recycling industrial waste to enhance paved surfaces and reduce waste. A pilot project at Teck's Trail Operations and Neptune Terminals in British Columbia is exploring the use of recycled rubber from haul truck tires in asphalt. This initiative aims to divert thousands of tonnes of waste tires from landfills and improve road quality.

QLD Mining Tyres & Conveyor Belts Sustainability Forum run by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) with support from the Queensland Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation, is by invitation only and will kick-start how we can work together to find real-world solutions for used mining tire and conveyor belts in Australia. TSA has been running a working group/hub with mining companies in Western Australia, and most recently in New South Wales. We’d be delighted to connect you with appropriate participants if you want to hear about their experience.

Smithers is thrilled to announce the upcoming Sustainability in Tires 2024 conference, scheduled for 14-16 October and to be held in China, Shanghai. Building on the success of past events including Tomorrow's Tire in 2019 and 2022, and Sustainability in Tires 2023, this year’s conference aims to once again unite global industry professionals and stakeholders in insightful discussions on the future of tire sustainability. With over 500 delegates participating in previous conferences, Sustainability in Tires 2024 promises to be a pivotal event. It will feature comprehensive sessions covering the latest trends, future outlook, innovative materials and technologies, electric vehicle (EV) tires, circular economy practices, sustainable development, and the management of end-of-life tires.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) is pleased to recognize outstanding individuals and businesses for their dedication and commitment to excellence in the tire and rubber industry including end-of-life (ELT) tire management and other businesses focused on sustainability. The Awards Ceremony took place following the Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2026, at the Association’s offices at the Alt Hotel Toronto Airport in Mississauga.

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is driving positive change in the mining sector with its innovative Maple Program, which quantifies and rewards oil and carbon emissions savings. This initiative supports the industry’s commitment to sustainability by providing customers with validated data on CO2 and oil savings achieved through retreading or repairing existing tires instead of purchasing new ones.

Episode 60 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast features renowned tyre recycling and retreading consultant and President and CEO at DK Enterprises, Denise Kennedy. This time, David Wilson meets with Denise Kennedy at the Las Vegas OTR Tire Conference to get an overview of the US tyre recycling and retreading sector. Topics range from the establishment of the Tire Industry Foundation to Calcycle grants via retreading.