The drivers for sustainable mining practices continue to accelerate and there is an evergrowing recognition that mining and minerals processing are critical to the achievement of global goals with respect to the energy transition and decarbonisation. CEEC’s mission is to help the mining industry improve energy, emissions and water footprint, with a focus on crushing and grinding (comminution), the most energyintensive steps in mining. Ecoefficient processing has the potential to deliver significant benefits to the environment, community and other stakeholders by reducing energy consumption, water consumption and other impacts associated with the processing and refining of minerals. CEEC was very excited to continue work on its Global Water Initiative project. This is a very important project and ensures CEEC can play its part in the ongoing development of sustainable mining practices. CEEC’s podcast, CEECing Change experienced significant success over the past 12 months, providing a platform for indepth discussions between individuals who are passionate about sustainability and ecoefficiency within the resources sector. Every episode showcased engaging interviews with prominent figures across the resources sector who are committed to driving best practice in energy efficiency, water management and reduction in tailings. These conversations delved into critical topics such as innovation, tailings management, preconcentration, comminution, flotation, sustainability, and, notably, water management. CEEC is supported by visionary leaders who are passionate about leading change mostly volunteers. CEEC connects a worldwide network of experts and leaders, to communicate, collaborate and celebrate advances and mine site improvements, helping accelerate change.
International Activities
CEEC International is a unique global initiative, providing access to research findings, analytical tools, site information and innovations. CEEC exists to facilitate and accelerate information, knowledge, and technology transfer with the objective of reducing energy consumption, water consumption and other impacts associated with the processing and refining of minerals. We accelerate change by sharing insights to help decision makers invest in and accelerate their improvements across global mine sites. We communicate – sharing case studies and information online, to raise awareness of important advances, innovative research, alternative comminution and improvement case studies. We collaborate identify opportunities to build collective, independent tools for industry and research, such as Energy Curves and the Global Water Initiative, to help industry benchmark and improve. We celebrate the most outstanding, demonstrated examples of eco-efficient comminution and processing.