Decarbonization of the Mining Sector in the State of Minas Gerais: Evidence of Challenges

Abstract

The mining sector has historically played a central role in the economy of the State of Minas Gerais. However, it continues to face major socio-environmental challenges and recurrent disasters. Decarbonization has emerged as a strategy to address these issues, and this article examines its implications. The study discusses the socio-environmental risks of mining and the strategies to enhance its sustainability. Decarbonization may offer an opportunity for productive densification in the state, but it will require coordination among different stakeholders and careful attention to disaster prevention. This process can be strengthened by coupling Decarbonization with the adoption of digital technologies—a process the literature refers to as twin transitions.