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Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
Net Zero Targets and Sources of GHG's
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has committed its members to achieve Net-Zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner. Their members account for over 650 mining sites in more than 50 countries.
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 2
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
24/7 Renewable Power
In mining, electricity is essential for various key operations and processes and accounts for 30-35% of a mine's GHG emissions. As such, mines are looking at various renewable energy strategies that can provide them with 24/7 green power and support their future mine electrification plans.
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 3
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 1
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 3
Process Heat
The source of the process heat for calcining, drying, roasting, etc is typically from fossil fuels like coal, diesel, HFO, propane and natural gas. As a result, these thermal processes are a major additional source of GHG emissions and mines are looking at ways of decarbonizing these assets.
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 4
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 4
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 3
Material Movement
Material movement is one of the most critical operations in mining, directly impacting productivity, costs, safety, energy efficiency, GHG emissions and sustainability. Mines are looking at ways to reduce or eliminate their diesel fuel usage through electrification and more efficient hauling technologies.
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 5
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 4
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 5
Alternative Fuels
Mines are exploring alternative fuels to diesel fuel and other high carbon intensive fossil fuels for mine transportation and process heat applications in their quest to decarbonize their operations. These alternative fuels include Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, LNG, Hydrogen, E-Fuels and Synthetic Fools.
CIM Magazine
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 4
Roadblocks to Decarbonizing Mining Operations - Part 5
Are Trucks the right tool for the job?
Russell Blades from Barrick Gold and Adriaan Davidse from Deloitte discuss potentially better ways to move ore rather than using conventional diesel haul trucks. These strategies include various electric based options like Railveyor and Conveyors that are designed to reduce energy and operating costs and GHG emissions.
Energy and Mines Award
Energy and Mines Award
Energy and Mines Award
Russell Blades, Barrick's Director of Energy & Climate Change received the Outstanding Commitment to Renewables in Mining Award on behalf of Barrick Gold.