Name
Transitioning to Block Caving to Support Net Zero Goals
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM
Speakers
Description
- Transitioning from a 57-year-old open-pit operation to underground block caving with electric conveyors, eliminating reliance on 200-tonne diesel trucks, and slashing emissions by 80%
- Implementing coal-free furnace operations, paving the way for broader adoption of hydrogen or electrification technologies in processing magnetite
- Targeting a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero thereafter, leveraging Tasmania’s renewable energy resources, wind power expansion, and innovative underground mining solutions
Session Type
Case Study
Location
BELLEVUE 1 - MAIN STAGE