As mining companies integrate energy storage to enhance reliability and support decarbonisation, critical questions remain about technology readiness, investment priorities, and operational challenges. This workshop will provide expert insights into the latest advancements in storage technologies and offer perspectives from miners who have integrated storage solutions - sharing lessons learned and priorities for the future.

Workshop Chair: Katia Laurent, Principal Engineer - Decarbonisation, Glencore Nickel 

9:00-9:10 Beyond Solar and BESS for Mines: What Comes Next?
As mining companies push toward net zero, managing energy intermittency remains a key challenge. This introductory presentation will explore what comes after solar and BESS to advance long-duration energy storage solutions for mining operations including key takeaways from recent LDES projects.
Andrew Waite, Director of Sales and Business Development, Sumitomo SHI FW 

9:10-10:00 Panel: Energy Storage Question Period 
This interactive panel brings together energy storage experts and mining leaders to explore the latest developments in energy storage technologies, policy incentives, and real-world applications shaping the future of storage in mining.
How is energy storage, including hybrid solutions, supporting load growth and decarbonisation in Australia? What lessons can be drawn from key mining markets such as China, North America, and the UK? 
How are federal and state-level policies shaping storage integration opportunities for mining companies - what incentives are proving most effective in accelerating adoption? 

• What are the costs of different storage options and what does the future look like in terms of how the technologies are evolving and investment planning for mining operators? 
• For miners that have integrated storage: What were the key factors that shaped the decision-making process when selecting an energy storage solution? 
• How is energy storage improving mining operations, power reliability, and emissions reduction goals? 
• What long-duration energy storage technologies are commercially viable for mining today? What are the main barriers to scaling these solutions, and how can they be addressed to support fully decarbonized mining operations? 
• What further advancements do miners want to see from storage technologies? 

Chair: Katia Laurent, Principal Engineer - Decarbonisation, Glencore Nickel 
Thomas Nann, co-founder and CEO, Allegro
Andrew Waite, Director of Sales and Business Development, Sumitomo SHI FW 
Asem Mousa, Director - Revolutionary Energy Storage Systems FSP, CSIRO 
Dylan Audeyev, Vice President of Sustainability & Product Stewardship, Tronox 

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