Ep 139: IPCC or Strategic Conveying – what are we really talking about?

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Tarrant Elkington (General Manager, Snowden Optiro) is joined by Markus Dammers (Director, IPCC & Conveyors, Metso) to talk about what IPCC really means in practice, and whether "strategic conveying" is a more useful way to frame the conversation.

They explore the spectrum of IPCC options (fixed, semi-mobile and fully mobile), where value is actually created (and lost) in mine planning, what people often miss when they consider in-pit systems, and how lead times, standardisation and decarbonisation assumptions influence decisions.

Key timestamps:
1:24 What does "IPCC" actually cover (and why it's often used as an umbrella term)?
3:37 IPCC's real purpose: reducing trucks, not always eliminating them
5:39 Is "strategic conveying" a better term than IPCC?
7:25 Fully mobile (truckless) IPCC: where it works, and why hard rock is challenging
12:30 In-pit crushers: the planning and operational complications people underestimate
18:53 Lead times, standardisation and improving study-to-delivery pathways
24:41 Decarbonisation: diesel, carbon assumptions, and balancing ESG with economics
29:57 Wrap-up and how to learn more

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Snowden Optiro: Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves. Explore more: https://snowdenoptiro.com/

Metso: Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. Metso's in-pit crush and convey (IPCC) solutions provide the highest energy efficiency and productivity for mine electrification programs. The Metso IPCC portfolio includes crushing, conveying and stacking equipment, which are flexible, modular and designed to be integrated together. For more information: https://www.metso.com/

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