Mining Green
On the Mining Green podcast, we share inspiring stories of how the mining industry is leading the way to a net-zero future. We’ll cover the technologies that will enable the transition (think battery-electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and renewable energy for a start), the challenges that need to be overcome, the benefits that will arise, and how the mining industry can lead the way towards a cleaner future. Mining Green is brought to you by Inspirit Consulting. Inspirit Consulting is an independent mining consultancy, with a strength in strategic mine planning. We’re also passionate about innovative mining technology, and the decarbonisation of the mining industry. The sorts of topics we discuss on Mining Green. Please get in touch if you need a hand looking at an innovative new approach at your mine site. Contact Brett at brett@inspiritconsult.com.au
Episodes
In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Richard Bach (Chief Technical Officer) from BluVein.
BluVein is developing a dynamic charging technology to help with the electrification of mining equipment fleets, both in underground and open-pit operations.
The BluVein technology is game-changing technology for the electrification of the mining industry, as it provides power directly to the vehicles when it's most needed (ie. hau...
In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Øystein Rushfeldt, CEO of Nussir ASA.
Nussir ASA is developing a fully electric underground copper mine in the north of Norway.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about the development of the Nussir project.
More info on Nussir ASA can be found on their website here: https://nussir.no/
Below is a list of the topics we covered in the interview.
- What’s your background?...
In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Asha Black from MaxMine Carbon.
MaxMine Carbon helps open-pit mines reduce their carbon emissions by up to 20%, by reducing their diesel fuel usage in their haul fleets (whilst maintaining production). Reduced diesel fuel usage also leads to reduced operating costs.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about MaxMine Carbon.
In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Marco Terruzzin (Chief Product Officer) from Energy Vault.
Energy Vault is the creator of a gravity-based, grid-scale energy storage solution that has many benefits compared to other energy storage alternatives, such as batteries and pumped hydro.
- Low cost (upfront CAPEX & ongoing OPEX)
- Highly scalable (GWh+)
- Flexibility
- No degradation in the storage medium
- Safe & sustainable (en...
In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Graeme Stanway (from State of Play) about the Electric Mine Consortium. State of Play was one of the founding members of the Electric Mine Consortium back in 2020.
The Electric Mine Consortium was set up as a collaboration between a number of different mining companies, OEMs, and technology providers to help facilitate the transition to an electric mine. The mining companies includ...
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