Reduce operating costs with innovative solutions to monitoring and improving energy performance

Minpraxis offers expert services ranging from carrying out energy efficiency studies to implementing solutions for energy conservation.

Minpraxis is a member of the BC Hydro Energy Alliance, a network of experts collaborating with BC Hydro business customers to implement sustainable solutions.

Through this program, Minpraxis has conducted energy studies for:

  • Red Chris Mine
  • Mt Milligan Mine
  • New Afton Mine

These studies focus on crushing and grinding optimization, metal recovery systems, sensor-based sorting, and technology implementation to enhance energy efficiency in mining operations.

Services include:

  • Energy baselining, benchmarking and conservation strategies
  • Evaluation of alternative flowsheets and technologies
  • Identification of opportunities to improve plant energy performance
  • Implementation of energy conservation solutions
  • Low-Carbon Electrification (LCE) studies

Project experience:

  • Energy Efficiency Feasibility Studies for mining operations
  • Mill surveying for identification of energy efficiency opportunities
  • Fine grinding technology assessment
  • Energy efficient crushing and grinding technologies
  • Measuring and reporting plant energy performance with established energy benchmarking methods
  • SAG mills and Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) performance analysis