Page 32 - Energize July 2021

VIEWS AND OPINION

What other industries should learn from the mining sector

A podcast from Cummins by Dr Thomas Hillig

What do mining trucks that carry loads as heavy as an airliner, have in common with the facilities of your
company, or even your home? They each feature similar engines within their power systems.

he International Energy Thomas and Beau then dive into tech metals, and how humankind’s recent focus on
Agency estimates that 4% of decarbonisation, sustainability, digitalisation and connectivity drive the rise of tech metals such as
Tthe world’s energy is used by copper, lithium, cobalt and nickel.
the mining sector. To make the 4%
more relatable, this is a little more The duo then leads listeners through a virtual tour of a modern mine site and debate:
than Germany or Canada’s annual • How do energy and power innovations help the mining industry improve sustainability and reduce
energy consumption. environmental impact?
The mining sector leads many • What drives the recognition of some of the world’s top miners as the most innovative companies?
other sectors when it comes to • Healthcare facilities, data centres, manufacturing facilities or commercial buildings; learnings from
energy innovations. The mining the mining sector that other industries can leverage in their energy systems.
industry pursues two categories • Why watch predictive analytics and prognostics closely?
of innovations to manage its
energy use. Click here to listen to the podcast
First is the site or system level
energy innovations. In a mine, a Contact Tanya Cairns, Cummins, Tel 060 581-8729, tanya.cairns@cummins.com
considerable amount of energy is
used for mineral processing and
miners are investing in renewable
power sources and micro-grids to
power these operations.
Second is the asset level
energy innovations, meaning
energy innovations on mobile
equipment, such as haul trucks and
excavators. These include vehicles
powered by battery electric
systems, fuel cells and advanced
diesel engines.
Whether you oversee facilities,
work in maintenance, or lead
a business, you could benefit
from hearing about the mining
industry’s journey in leveraging CRITICAL POWER
energy and power generation
technologies and innovations, TO KEEP YOUR
in addressing economics and
sustainability. DATA CENTRE
ONLINE
Click here to listen to the podcast

Join Thomas Hillig and Beau
Lintereur as they start with
interesting anecdotes around the
role of mining in our modern,
connected lives.
Did you know an average
infant born today will need a
lifetime supply of over 20 tonnes
of lead, zinc, copper, aluminium,
and iron? That is the same weight
as about 14 passenger cars.

WWW.CUMMINS.COM
energize | July 2021 | 30