While many in the mining industry still have serious doubts about global warming and our species' part in it, that isn't stopping any of the top companies from preparing for what is being seen as the inevitable regulation of carbon emissions. "Regardless of whether some believe or don't believe that human activity is contributing to global warming, the reality for our industry is that there will be a regulatory imperative to manage our greenhouse-gas emissions," says Omar Jabara, director of communications for Newmont Mining (NMC-T, NEM-N). "SO if you want to stay in the mining business, you will have to adapt and if you don't, you will no longer be in business." While such strong words may ring uncomfortably in the ears of some miners, the big players in the industry have been following such a maxim for some time now.
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