Insights

As mining companies address emissions across power, processing and equipment, methane requires a different approach because the priority is not simply reducing energy consumption. Mine methane is closely connected to how coal deposits are developed, ventilated and managed, making...

As mines work to reduce emissions while maintaining mineral output, attention is increasingly moving beyond how operations are powered toward how efficiently ore is processed. Crushing, grinding and separation can require substantial amounts of electricity, making processing performance an...

Mining power systems are becoming more complex as renewable generation, battery storage and electrified operations expand. A mine that once relied mainly on grid electricity or dispatchable generation now may need to coordinate several sources whose availability and operating...

Mining operations are moving into a more complex electricity environment. Renewable generation can vary with weather and time of day, while electrification is adding new loads across mobile equipment, processing systems and other mine infrastructure. As a result, securing...

Mining companies are increasingly bringing renewable electricity into long-term power planning as they seek to lower emissions while preparing for changing energy requirements. Solar, wind and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are being used alongside existing grid supply and...

The economic case for underground electrification begins with a cost structure that differs from conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fleets. Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) operations can require higher upfront spending on equipment, batteries, charging systems and supporting electrical infrastructure,...

The growing use of electric equipment underground is giving mines two different ways to manage energy replenishment: battery swapping and fast charging. The choice affects more than how a machine receives energy. It can influence vehicle downtime, battery requirements,...