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Reconciliation Explained and Solutions Recommended

Anoush Ebrahimi - February 25, 2025

In this presentation, Anoush Ebrahimi shares his knowledge and experience on reconciliation reports and how the quality of measurements can impact the outcomes.

TAGS: reconciliation, mining, instrumentation, density variation, cut-off grade
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Decarbonizing Mining: Diesel vs Electric Haul Trucks on Cost and Efficiency

Somnath Gain, Sudipta De, Satadru Ghosh - October 23, 2024

The mining industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Planning for Real-world Practicalities in the Implementation of IPCC or Trolley Assist

Bob McCarthy - May 21, 2024

Examine mine planning principles needed to ensure that IPCC and trolley assist are appropriately evaluated. Even good mine planning is not enough to prepare miners for these technological changes.

TAGS: haulage electrification, in-pit crushing and conveying system, mine electrification, mine planning, mining, mining engineering
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Decarb from Day 1: Integrating Decarbonization Efforts into Technical Studies and Audits

Sean Kautzman - May 15, 2024

Many mining companies have publicly announced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, which are typically set with milestones in 2030 and 2050 to align with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

TAGS: greenhouse gas emissions, mining, carbon reduction, CIM Connect, Mine Electrification, BEV, Battery Metals, Decarbonization
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Electrification of Transportation in Open Pits

David Pearce - August 22, 2023

Diesel haulage is often the mines largest source of greenhouse gas emissions with a typical 240t truck using ~ 800,000 litres of diesel per year emitting ~2,300 t.CO2/year. Several principal options exist to reduce these emissions

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