Electric Mine Consortium

The EMC has always taken a broad approach towards accelerating #mining electrification, undertaking a variety of work across technology, strategy, policy, emissions reporting, and skills-related areas. Our latest publication takes a deep dive into #changemanagement, which we've seen as an emerging area of importance as #electrification projects begin to mature. We've included a preview of the contents below. For the full set of insights, download your free copy of our report at https://lnkd.in/gnxjF_NV State of Play Slate Advisory Georgie Taylor Graeme Stanway Simon Prebble #collaboration #sustainability #transformation #strategy #leadership

In our recent "Transforming Mines" workshop, we highlighted that in order to set a vision for change, you need to show your organisation the future. That's exactly what happened recently in Sweden, where mining industry participants (including a few EMC members!) got to see the first fully battery-electric trolly truck system in action. Technologies like this eliminate both Scope 1 CO2 emissions and diesel particulate matter - an important step to building the safe and sustainable mines of the future. Events like this, which showcase the opportunities to the market, are a wonderful way to catalyse movement towards that future - well done Epiroc and partners! #mining #sustainability #zeroemissions #innovation #technology #collaboration #electricmine #energytransition

When exploring mine electrification, it's important for businesses to have a clear and complete picture of the value case. Often, the full benefits are only revealed when considering the entire system over the long term - for example, when factoring in better health outcomes for employees, or a potential green premium.   Over the last four years, EMC members have worked hard to build a comprehensive picture of the value of mine electrification, leveraging traditional commercial metrics (e.g., a custom EMC financial model), market discovery research, and more holistic aspects (developed largely by our carbon workstream).   Check out our video below to hear our facilitator, Simon Prebble, IGO Ltd's Tess Lewis, and Blackstone Minerals Limited's Graham Rigo discuss the value they found through the EMC.   #mineelectrification #financialmodelling #capital #decarbonisation #healthandsafety #dieselparticulates #collaboration #transition #sustainability #carbonpricing #netzero

We're pleased to announce that our final report will be launching next month! It contains our comprehensive learnings over the EMC's life, including chapters on: ⛏ the state of the mining industry ⚡ the EMC's activities 🤝 consortium best practices 🛣 decarbonisation and electrification pathways 🔋lessons for strategy and implementation 🏦 policy We hope this piece will serve as a valuable guide for all those looking to accelerate electrification and decarbonisation. Stay tuned here for more info, or if you're an EMC VIP, look out for our launch event invitation in your inbox. #mining #resources #industry #collaboration #decarbonisation #electrification #greenmovement #energytransition #policy #strategy #implementation #research #australia #dieselparticulates #healthandsafety #valuation #skills

OEMs and technology companies are fundamental to the electrification journey. From the start, the EMC have recognised this, working hard to foster and encourage deeper relationships between miners, OEMs and technology companies. Trials are a critical component of building these relationships, as well as confidence for vehicle adoption. Over the life of the consortium, our members have been involved in numerous trials, representing every vehicle type used in a typical underground mine, including load and haul with traditional OEMs, to light and ancillary with non-traditional OEMs. Check out our video below in which several of our members talk about the role that collaboration and trials have helped in their decarbonisation work. #electrification #OEMs #decarbonisation #electricmine #technology #mining #miningcompany South32 Ampcontrol Perenti 3ME Technology Michelle Keegan Graeme Stanway

This morning EMC members gathered at the Perenti offices to talk all things change management. We heard two case studies relating to change management and mine electrification, including one from New Gold Inc. Key takeaways include: making sure to think broad when it comes to stakeholder management (there is always someone you don't suspect who is impacted by the changes), leadership commitment is critical and relentless communication is key (make sure to get your message out across multiple channels). A huge thank you to everyone involved! #changemanagement #electricmine #electrification #decarbonisation

“When we started there was no significant electrification simulation capability, not really any specialised consulting, limited engineering services. Now, you can go out and get a study and people are already building mines that are 90% powered off renewables." Earlier this month, International Mining sat down with EMC founder, Graeme Stanway, to talk about the closure of the consortium and the achievements over the last four years. You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gdnmme5T #mining #miningindustry #electricmine #electrification #decarbonisation

Today we launch the Electric Mine Consortium’s Decarbonisation Roadmap, a collaborative piece of work which draws on learnings from interviews, workshops and public research to outline the path towards an electrified, decarbonised mine. It introduces best practices in mine electrification, provides an overview of the milestones needed to accelerate an example Australian underground mine to Net Zero by 2035, and suggests initiatives that could drive the industry towards an electrified future. The Electric Mine Consortium has demonstrated that despite the challenges, key players in the Australian mining industry now have the technical and organisational capabilities to accelerate the emissions reduction timeline, delivering better outcomes for both miners and the community. The Roadmap outlines major projects and enablers that would address the key mine electrification and emissions reductions challenges in the Australian industry. These projects are intended to be innovative and ambitious (yet achievable) in supporting mining electrification and to optimise the collective resources invested. You can download it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gvuNB5hQ #mining #electricmine #australianindustry #electrification #miningindustry #decarbonisation Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Graeme Stanway Georgie Taylor Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

On Wednesday, our Mine Design and Infrastructure workstream held their last meeting before the EMC’s closure in September.   The workstream has evolved over the years with a focus on accelerating and optimising mine electrification through analysis of mine design options, infrastructure requirements, and the electrification business case. In particular, the group collaborated on low emission mine designs, mine electrical infrastructure, electric mine simulation, mine study processes and mine valuation modelling.   Key outcomes achieved include: • Electric mine valuation work, which built an understanding of the value levers for electric underground mines when compared to diesel powered equivalents. A valuation model was developed in partnership with Perth-based company Model Answers which was applied to two EMC member projects and allowed lessons in valuation to be shared across the EMC. • Application of mine simulation tools to understand electric mine operating models, opportunities and risks. The work included a global crowd challenge, in conjunction with EMC members, that attracted companies from around the world to propose approaches for developing a scalable electric mine design simulation platform. • An investigation into Energy Management System (EMS), included a market-testing Request for Information process to understand what EMS products were available in the market and the capability of those products to meet the required functionality. • Exploration of standards and designs for charging connectors and infrastructure, including engagement with suppliers. • Sharing information on electrical infrastructure requirements for equipment trials, underground mine ventilation opportunities and other real life case studies. • Countless opportunities for collaboration with like-minded peers.   As one of our members put it: ‘Seeing the other ways that people have tackled problems has been really useful to extend my thinking...’ #minedesign #infrastructure #mining #miningindustry #electrification #decarbonisation #simulation

After four successful years of advancing electrification for its members and within the broader industry, the EMC has come to a natural conclusion and will wrap up on 30 September 2024. The Electric Mine Consortium was created in 2020 when a group of leading mining and service companies joined forces with the ambition to accelerate progress towards the fully electrified zero CO2 and zero particulates mine. Over the last few years, the EMC has made significant progress towards achieving this vision and has been a catalyst for significant change within the broader industry. With electrification kick-started, it has become clear that now is the time to pass the baton on to the individual companies and their leaders to continue the work. The members are well placed to accelerate electrification. Roadmaps have been established and a deep understanding of the available technology is in place. Operational needs have become varied and specialised, so individual companies will drive their own bespoke partnerships and trials with suppliers. Given the advancements in technology, and the development of industry capability, it is now feasible to transition to an all-electric fleet. This has been confirmed in a white paper released by EMC members Perenti and IGO, along with ABB. Members have worked collaboratively over the last few years to raise each other’s maturity levels. It is now up to each company to continue investing in their unique course of electrification. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved over the last few years. The EMC leaves a strong legacy of advancing electrification through the member aspirations it has influenced, the initiatives it has developed and the networks it has created. Moving forward, EMC companies are committed to continuing the journey through focussed collaboration, building on the networks established through the EMC. Members will continue to work with suppliers to develop equipment and progress trials at their sites. In the coming months members will also communicate how they will continue their electrification plans. You can read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/geauhTju Over the next few months, we will be celebrating some of the wins from the EMC and its members. Check out our first video below featuring just a few of our incredible members 👇 3ME Technology Arcadium Lithium Ampcontrol Barminco Bellevue Gold Blackstone Minerals Limited Epiroc Idemitsu Australia Pty Ltd. IGO Ltd MMG Limited Newmont Corporation Sandfire South32 Zenith Energy ZERO Automotive State of Play Evolution Mining Deswik Nukon Amazon Web Services (AWS) Horizon Digital Slate Advisory Iluka Resources GOLD FIELDS #mining #miningindustry #electrification #decarbonisation #electricmine