Interview with Asha Black (MaxMine Carbon)

Mining Green

In this episode of Mining Green, Brett speaks to Asha Black from MaxMine Carbon.

MaxMine Carbon helps open-pit mines reduce their carbon emissions by up to 20%, by reducing their diesel fuel usage in their haul fleets (whilst maintaining production). Reduced diesel fuel usage also leads to reduced operating costs.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about MaxMine Carbon.

More info on MaxMine Carbon can be found on their website here: https://maxmine.com.au/carbon/

Below is a list of the topics we covered in the interview.

• How did you end up at MaxMine?
• What is MaxMine Carbon?
• Do you use your own hardware?
• Where did the push for MaxMine Carbon come from?
• Is there a demand from clients for MaxMine Carbon?
• How many sites is MaxMine on?
• Do smaller miners see the value as much as the bigger miners?
• What savings are possible?
• Carbon Driver tree
• What are the key variables that drive outcomes? 16:04 What equipment is in the MaxMine Carbon database?
• What is the benefit of being nominated for awards such as the XTC award?
• Leaderboards & gamification
• Onsite coaching to ensure the system is embedded properly

More details on what was covered in the interview can be found on our blog post here: https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/03/interview-with-asha-black-maxmine-carbon/

The interview can also be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zz5QwKRVq6Y

Links:

Interview blog post https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/blog/2022/06/03/interview-with-asha-black-maxmine-carbon/

MaxMine Carbon https://maxmine.com.au/carbon/

Inspirit Consulting https://www.inspiritconsult.com.au/

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On the Mining Green podcast, we share inspiring stories of how the mining industry is leading the way to a net-zero future. We'll cover the technologies that will enable the transition (think battery-electric vehicles, green hydrogen, and renewable energy for a start), the challenges that need to be overcome, the benefits that will arise, and how the mining industry can lead the way towards a cleaner future.

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Brett Dunstone is the driving force behind Mining Green and Inspirit Consulting.

Brett is a mining engineer with 20+ years of experience in the mining industry. He has worked in (or consulted for) many mining operations across Australia (and overseas), both underground and open-pit. He is passionate about technology (particularly electric vehicles) and the financial and sustainability benefits it can bring to the mining industry.