In this episode, our experts Tarrant Elkington, General Manager, and Sarah de Vries, Principal Consultant, discuss the latest advancements in underground mine electrification, including emerging technologies, ventilation and health benefits, economic considerations, and the challenges of transitioning to battery-electric equipment in mining operations.

This podcast episode at a glance:

00:05 Introduction
00:50 What is mine electrification?
01:45 What are some of the newer technologies for mine electrification?
03:15 Is it possible to remove almost all diesel from an underground mine?
04:15What are the ventilation benefits of electrifying underground mines?
06:45 Is it economically viable to electrify underground mines?
07:50 What are some of the challenges to making mine electrification work?

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Underground Mine Electrification in the episode 88 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Sarah, please reach out to them at contact@snowdenoptiro.com.

This podcast episode is also available as an audio podcast on @Libsyn, @Spotify, and @Apple Podcasts.

hese podcasts are for those working in the mining industry.

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