Name
Mining Leaders: Operationalising Decarbonisation
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Speakers
Jessica Harman, Senior Manager Diesel Transition Program, Rio Tinto
Katie Valentine, Head of Decarbonisation Integration and Execution, Fortescue
Katie Valentine, Head of Decarbonisation Integration and Execution, Fortescue


Description
Transitioning to low-carbon operations requires a fundamental shift in how mining companies evaluate projects, integrate technology, and manage operations. As companies aim to align with global climate goals, they face immense challenges in balancing profitability, operational readiness, and adopting step-change technologies. This panel brings together leaders from major and mid-tier mining companies to discuss their strategies, progress, and the practical steps needed to operationalise decarbonisation effectively.
- How are mining companies performing against their planned decarbonisation pathways, and what lessons can be shared from successes and setbacks?
- How are mining companies balancing the need for capital discipline and immediate operational objectives with the urgency of funding energy transition initiatives, such as fleet electrification and renewable integration?
- What step-change technologies are currently under development, and what timelines are realistic for their deployment?
- While waiting for large-scale electrification, what interim solutions can mining companies adopt to improve energy efficiency and reduce diesel reliance?
- What key policy developments are currently shaping the implementation of decarbonisation strategies in mining, and how are companies adapting to evolving regulations and incentives?
- How are miners addressing workforce challenges, including the upskilling needed to manage new technologies and operational models required for decarbonisation?
Session Type
Panel
Location
BELLEVUE 1 - MAIN STAGE
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