Our consultants can provide practical and innovative transportation solutions to minimize haulage emissions in open pit mining. We are adept in developing mining cost models to compare diesel, battery electric and hydrogen equipment on capital and operating costs, and carbon emissions. We use equipment trade-off studies to evaluate energy alternatives in reducing or replacing diesel consumption and designing operations to work with the available technology and leverage access to renewable power.
We offer expertise in cost-benefit analysis of electrification options, such as trolley assist and crushing and conveying systems to reduce emissions and operating costs.
Trolley assist enhances truck performance by supplying up to 80% more power for uphill hauls, which reduces cycle times and offsets capital costs associated with installation. This system can be partnered effectively with battery electric trucks, enabling a more complete reduction in emissions.
Operations can be further evaluated to assess the benefit of integrating crushing and conveying systems, including high angle conveying solutions to understand the impact on operational flexibility and project economics.
Our multidisciplinary specialists understand the potential impacts that trolley assist and conveying solutions present on mine design, sequence, and equipment selection. Our specialized consultants deliver unbiased, optimized solutions tailored to your mining operations enabling you to leverage our global knowledge in sustainable mining practices.
Services
- Emission reduction strategies
- Trolley assist evaluation and design
- In-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) evaluation and design
- Equipment selection and blending strategy
- High angle conveying system assessment
- Design and planning modifications to accommodate retrofitted and new technology
- Mine design and sequence impact assessment
- Expertise in sustainable mining practices
