Mining Green Brett Dunstone

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. hauling loaded uphill). This enables electric equipment to have much smaller & fewer batteries, saving on battery cost and simplifying logistics compared to battery swapping.
 
Tune in to this episode to learn more about the BluVein technology.
 

Below is a list of the topics we covered in the interview.

What is your background and how did you end up working on the BluVein team?
How did the BluVein concept come about?
Is the technology direction settled?
How far along the TRL levels is the technology? (Technical Readiness Levels)
What are the benefits of BluVein compared to standalone battery-electric technology?
The technology focuses on the biggest load areas in the mine (ie. hauling loaded uphill)
What have been the biggest challenges in bringing the technology to market?
Partners keen to see the technology progress
Balancing the number of partners with the capacity to get work done
How does BluVein compare to trolley systems?
How far off is the technology from being tested onsite?
Getting hold of electric equipment for testing is not easy
How soon will the technology be rolled out more broadly?
Tailoring the BluVein solution mine by mine
Charge On Challenge win
Is BluVein modular & adaptable?
What is the power required for a BluVein system?
The interview can also be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5QBPEUcVfgg
 
Links:
BluVein https://bluvein.com/
Introduction to BluVein video https://youtu.be/JU2s_mueQVE
Inspirit Consulting https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/
 
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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.
 
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
 
Brett Dunstone is the driving force behind Mining Green and Inspirit Consulting.
Brett is a mining engineer with 20+ years of experience in the mining industry. He has worked in (or consulted for) many mining operations across Australia (and overseas), both underground and open-pit. He is passionate about technology (particularly electric vehicles) and the financial and sustainability benefits it can bring to the mining industry.

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? And how did you end up working on the Nussir project?
How big is the mining industry in Norway?
How is the development of the Nussir project progressing?
Is being a “green” mine helping with financing?
Was it always going to be a fully electric mine from inception?
Will the mine be using renewable energy?
What are some of the challenges in making a fully electric UG mine?
Benefits of going electric (different mine design)
Learning from other electric mines around the world
Reason for partnership with Epiroc
Has being electric helped with the social license to operate?
Do the harsh conditions in northern Norway pose an issue?
How far off before production starts?
Exploration drilling from the decline
Potential for a large, long-life mine
What is the planned production mine life?
Clean orebody. Clean, high-grade concentrate
 
More details on what was covered in the interview can be found on our blog post here: https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/24/the-worlds-first-electric-underground-copper-mine-interview-with-oystein-rushfeld-nussir-asa/
 
The interview can also be watched on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMoAjfRJPNE
 
Links:
Interview blog post https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/24/the-worlds-first-electric-underground-copper-mine-interview-with-oystein-rushfeld-nussir-asa/
Nussir ASA https://nussir.no/
Inspirit Consulting https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/
Mining Green on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mining-Green-108027108520682
Mining Green on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/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
 
Brett Dunstone is the driving force behind Mining Green and Inspirit Consulting.
Brett is a mining engineer with 20+ years of experience in the mining industry. He has worked in (or consulted for) many mining operations across Australia (and overseas), both underground and open-pit. He is passionate about technology (particularly electric vehicles) and the financial and sustainability benefits it can bring to the mining industry.

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.
 
More info on MaxMine Carbon can be found on their website here: https://maxmine.com.au/carbon/
 

Below is a list of the topics we covered in the interview.

How did you end up at MaxMine?
What is MaxMine Carbon?
Do you use your own hardware?
Where did the push for MaxMine Carbon come from?
Is there a demand from clients for MaxMine Carbon?
How many sites is MaxMine on?
Do smaller miners see the value as much as the bigger miners?
What savings are possible?
Carbon Driver tree
What are the key variables that drive outcomes? 16:04 What equipment is in the MaxMine Carbon database?
What is the benefit of being nominated for awards such as the XTC award?
Leaderboards & gamification
Onsite coaching to ensure the system is embedded properly
 
More details on what was covered in the interview can be found on our blog post here: https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/03/interview-with-asha-black-maxmine-carbon/
 
The interview can also be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zz5QwKRVq6Y
 
Links:
Interview blog post https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/03/interview-with-asha-black-maxmine-carbon/
MaxMine Carbon  https://maxmine.com.au/carbon/
Inspirit Consulting https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/
Mining Green on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mining-Green-108027108520682
Mining Green on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/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
 
Brett Dunstone is the driving force behind Mining Green and Inspirit Consulting.
Brett is a mining engineer with 20+ years of experience in the mining industry. He has worked in (or consulted for) many mining operations across Australia (and overseas), both underground and open-pit. He is passionate about technology (particularly electric vehicles) and the financial and sustainability benefits it can bring to the mining industry.

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.

In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Graeme Stanway (from State of Play) about the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC). State of Play was one of the founding members of the EMC back in 2020.