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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In today’s episode we are joined by CEEC International Director Philip Bangerter and CEEC Advocate and Principal Consultant at Resourceful Paths, Laurie Reemeyer, as we discuss an exciting new project lead by CEEC International - the Global Water Initiative.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
In January, we sat down with CEEC International’s Chair, Marc Allen and Executive President, Janine Herzig to discuss recent changes at CEEC, acknowledge generous contributions, and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations series, CEEC communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks to Eduardo Coloma, CEO of Maptek, which provides software, hardware and services for the resources sector.
In the conversation, they discuss how technology is making the sector safer and more sustainable, why inclusion and diversity are important in the industry, and the importance of collaboration for the future success of the resources sector.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations series, CEEC communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks to Dr Chris Greet, Manager, Minerals Processing Research at process optimisation solutions provider Magotteaux.
In the conversation, they discuss how the company is taking net zero very seriously and has drastically reduced its energy consumption by using solar energy at its plants. Dr Greet also shares why he thinks mineral processing has a bright future as a key part of the energy transition.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations series, CEEC communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks to Brian Cornish, José Pablo Domínguez and Roberto Lecaros from ME Elecmetal, a leading global supplier of integrated wear solutions for mining, construction and industry.
In the conversation, they discussed renewables and grinding innovations, including how ME Elecmetal is working towards a long-term vision regarding carbon emissions, recycling and the circular economy. They also talked about how making small changes to reduce energy and steel consumption can result in big improvements in the efficiency of operations.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations series, CEEC communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks to Scott Marshall, Scott Ferguson and Ellen Thomson from Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global supplier of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software services.
In the conversation, they talked about the latest sensor technologies for ore sorting, and how the company’s mining division is focused on developing technologies that can help its customers achieve their own net zero 2050 targets. For example, the PSM-500 particle size analyzer that Thermo Fisher Scientific launched in 2020 is specifically designed for comminution circuits, and optimises energy efficiency by ensuring that plants are not over-grinding their ore.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations, our communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks with Eric Wasmund, VP Global Flotation of Eriez, a world authority on complete magnetic separation, metal detection, fluid recycling, feeders & conveyors, material handling equipment, size reduction and metal recycling solutions.
In the conversation, Eric focuses on how Eriez is delivering breakthrough technologies like StackCell and HydroFloat that are allowing the extractive industries to use less energy and water. He also talks about how the role of non-competitive NGOs like CEEC is key in building collaboration across industry.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this episode of the Spotlight Leader Conversations, our communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody speaks with Peter Flanagan, Senior Vice President – Global Project Sales, Executive Accounts and Key Commodities at FLSmidth, a global provider of sustainable productivity to the cement and mining industries for over 135 years.
Peter provides a rich and really informative discussion about how big processing equipment is changing to rise to the challenge of net zero and less water use in mining.
In the conversation, Peter talks about FLSmidth’s MissionZero sustainability program to achieve net zero by 2030, and how a holistic pit-to-plant focus can incorporate technologies such as HGPRs, coarse particle flotation, in-pit crushing and conveying and preconcentration can eliminate water and energy waste.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Today, our communications lead Ailbhe Goodbody talks with Paul Shelley, Global VP of Innovation for Molycop, an organisation that delivers highly developed and innovative products that ensure high breakage resistance and low consumption rates to deliver value for mines all over the globe.
In the conversation, Paul discusses the impact of the digital transformation that has improved the efficiency and productivity of comminution. For example, Molycop’s P86 SAG mill sensor system, which received a high commendation from the CEEC Medal Evaluation Committee a couple of years ago, can successfully capture and analyse data from inside operating SAG mills.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Marc Allen is the Technical Director at engeco, a Singapore-based consultancy providing advisory services primarily in energy and greenhouse gas management and strategy, as well as broader sustainability, across Australasia. Marc has been on the Board of CEEC since 2018
Why Marc became involved in CEEC
Key targets for energy efficiency across a mine site
The impact of low-cost solutions on energy efficiency improvements
The benefits of carrying out an energy efficiency audit
Designing for energy efficiency in greenfield projects
Total cost of ownership analysis
The use of artificial intelligence 9AI)
Plant optimization in metallurgy
The role of sensors in innovation and efficiency
Alternatives to diesel usage and considerations in implementation
Areas of growth in renewables
Payback periods for hybrid set ups
Energy storage considerations
Why renewable uptake has not been as high as it could be and why
Optimizing energy supply to the mine
Examples of mines and METS companies implementing renewables and other efficiency strategies
Why electrifying (and battery) makes good business sense
What’s unique about CEEC
The potential for CEEC online events to drive ESG actions
The role of CEEC into the future of ESG
5 key commodities and their critical minerals for future consumption
The percentage of global energy being used in comminution
The 2 operations that consume the majority of energy in a mine site
Pathways to decarbonization and improving energy efficiency
What could impact the ability to raise debt and equity
What the future looks like and the roadmap – 2030 and 2050
engeco’s new Mining Energy Consumption report in comminution and the mining industry