Introduction. This book presents a state-of-the-art analysis of energy efficiency as applied to mining processes. From ground fragmentation to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, experts discuss the current state of knowledge and the nagging questions that call for further research. It offers an excellent resource for all mine ...
2021-2-16 · Energy efficiency for the mining industry Doing more with less The need to use energy more efficiently has never been more critical in today''s mining landscape, which is marked by cost and price uncertainty, prolific regulation, and pressure to develop increasingly remote locations. ABB combines 120 years of energy expertise
2017-3-21 · Energy Efficiency for Power Gen and Mine Sites. Every industry on the power grid today looks to reduce its costs for power consumption. The mining industry is no different than other market sectors in its desire to lower its cost for …
Bauxite mining requires relatively low energy inputs, compared to other steps in the aluminium production process – with less than 1.5 kilograms of fuel oil (mainly in the form of diesel for haul trucks) and less than 5 kWh of electricity consumed …
2021-9-10 · There is significant potential to reduce energy costs in mining through an integrated approach to energy-efficiency investment. Applying energy-efficiency strategies to comminution, the largest area of energy usage, usually offers the best scope for savings. Opportunities for energy savings exist in other areas including: blasting and sorting
2018-12-18 · The comminution process, which includes both crushing and grinding, is one of the world''s most energy-intensive industrial processes. Comminution uses at least 3% of total global electricity production, and according to the Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution (CEEC), it accounts, on average, for more than 50% of a mine''s energy …
2021-4-1 · The mining industry is the basic industrial sector in China. Perfecting the energy efficiency of the mining sector is extremely important for ensuring China''s energy security, emission reduction, and promoting China''s economic growth. Various factors influence the mining sector''s energy efficiency.
2021-2-16 · Incentives to drive sustainability in mining Energy efficiency, environmental care and carbon footprint disclosure are surfacing to the top of the agenda in the mining and minerals industry. Carbon emissions, effluent and waste, as well as water conservation are key concerns for
2018-12-4 · Making the right investment. The comminution process, which includes both crushing and grinding, is one of the world''s most energy-intensive industrial processes minution uses at least 3% of total global electricity production and according to the Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution, it accounts, on average, for more than 50% of a mine''s energy consumption …
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2019-7-12 · Q&A with Bruce Armitage from Lake Shore Gold: Energy efficiency in gold mining . We chatted with Bruce Armitage, Energy Manager at Lake Shore Gold. Among the many awards to his name, Bruce received the title of IAP-CIPEC Energy Manager of the Year in 2018. He initiated an energy conservation program that educates and rewards employees while ...
2018-10-1 · MINING asked three experts at to discuss ways for mining companies to improve energy efficiency in comminution. The experts are Alan Boylston (AB), Director of Process Engineering ...
2021-9-21 · The Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution (CEEC) has been established and is supported by a broad range of mining sector companies keen to accelerate awareness, knowledge transfer and, by implication, improve energy and cost outcomes in the substantive area of comminution.
2019-4-4 · Energy consumption across the mining value chain 3 PART 1: THE BUSINESS CASE—INFORM AND ENGAGE KEY STAKEHOLDERS 5 1.1 The business case 6 1.2 Getting key stakeholders on board 10 Summary12 PART 2: MANAGEMENT—INTEGRATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INTO BUSINESS SYSTEMS 13 Key points 13 2.1 Develop an energy …
2016-3-20 · For a more comprehensive review of energy efficiency initiatives in mining spanning earlier periods, the reader is referred to Levesque et al. (2014). 3. Energy efficiency and mining. Energy efficiency is defined as the ratio of useful work done (energy output) to energy input.