• Exploring British Columbia’s vision for responsible resource development and the future of sustainable mining operations.
• Supporting mine decarbonization through electrification, clean energy infrastructure, and innovation across the mining value chain.
• Addressing the role of critical minerals, permitting, and policy frameworks in enabling the energy transition and long-term competitiveness of the mining sector.
• Strengthening collaboration between government, mining operators, Indigenous communities, technology providers, and investors to accelerate low-carbon and responsible mining in British Columbia.

Under Invitation: A representative from the Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals, Government of British Columbia 

• Embedding decarbonization and climate risk into mining operations, project planning, and business strategy.
• Reducing operational exposure to diesel dependency, energy volatility, and physical climate risks.
• Aligning sustainability, operations, engineering, and business teams to support long-term operational resilience and efficiency.
• Case studies on electrification, energy efficiency, renewable integration, and climate-risk management in mining operations.

• Establishing a sustainability framework that balances environmental stewardship, Indigenous partnership, community priorities, and long-term project economics from the earliest stages of project development. 

• Integrating environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, permitting, and sustainability objectives into a single development strategy to support project certainty and responsible growth. 

• Lessons learned in building a project foundation that creates lasting environmental, social, and economic value while strengthening trust with regulators, Indigenous Nations, local communities, investors, and other key stakeholders. 

• Evaluating the return on investment for decarbonization projects  

• Aligning sustainability goals with investor expectations  

• Prioritizing operational decarbonization initiatives 

1. Electrifying Mining Operations: Lessons Learned from Deploying Electric Drilling and Loading Equipment 

• Evaluating the operational, environmental, and business drivers behind the deployment of electric mining equipment and its role within Hudbay's broader decarbonization strategy.
• Sharing practical lessons learned from the commissioning and integration of an electric drill and electric shovel into active mining operations, including implementation challenges and operational considerations. 
• Measuring and verifying emissions reductions, project performance, and key outcomes to demonstrate the business case for electrification and support future decarbonization investments. 
  Speakers: Japjeet Khround, Hudbay Minerals Inc.
                    Sadeed Hassan, Copper Mountain Mine

2. Renewable Energy Integration at Mining Operations

• Solar installations supporting mine energy demand
• Wind energy deployment in remote mining regions
• Hybrid energy systems combining renewables and backup generation
  Reserved for a Sponsor

3. Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems at Mine Sites

• Lessons learned from renewable energy integration projects
• Managing intermittent power generation

• Exploring how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) can provide reliable, low-carbon power for remote and energy-intensive mining sites.  
• Examining the role of advanced nuclear technologies in reducing diesel dependence, lowering emissions, and enhancing energy security.  
• Discussing integration strategies between advanced nuclear, renewable energy systems, and mining operations to support net-zero objectives.  
• Identifying key regulatory, commercial, and deployment pathways to accelerate adoption of advanced nuclear solutions across the mining sector. 

• Evaluating the readiness of provincial and regional power grids to support mine electrification
• Transmission constraints, grid interconnection timelines, and energy reliability challenges
• The role of utilities, governments, and mining companies in enabling large-scale electrification
• Exploring off-grid, hybrid, and distributed energy solutions for remote mining operations

• Understanding British Columbia's regulatory framework for evaluating and approving emerging mining technologies, including battery-electric vehicles, autonomous equipment, and trolley-assist systems. 
• Lessons learned from implementing new technologies at mine sites and balancing innovation, operational requirements, and worker health and safety considerations. 
• The role of project management plans, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement in supporting the safe deployment of low-carbon mining technologies. 
• How regulators, mining companies, equipment manufacturers, and workers can collaborate to accelerate technology adoption while maintaining safe and compliant operations. 

• Understanding Canada's evolving funding landscape for mining decarbonization, including federal, provincial, and industry-supported programs that support emissions reduction, electrification, and operational sustainability.  

• Identifying funding opportunities that can accelerate technology adoption, pilot projects, commercialization initiatives, and the deployment of innovative solutions across mining operations.  

• Exploring how mining companies can develop compelling business cases and project proposals that align with funding priorities and increase the likelihood of securing financial support.  

• Examining successful collaboration models between mining operators, technology providers, governments, and industry organizations to accelerate innovation and deliver measurable decarbonization outcomes.  

• Turning ideas into action by understanding the practical steps required to move projects from concept and conference discussions to funded initiatives and operational implementation. 

• Battery electric equipment deployment in underground mining  

• Operational challenges in open-pit electrification  

• Battery performance in cold climates and remote locations  

• Managing battery charging and swap infrastructure 

What Are the Biggest Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Decarbonization?

Participants can join the roundtable of their choice. Each roundtable leader will spend the first 10 minutes on a case study, lessons learned, or industry update. This will be followed by a 30-minute open discussion with all participants, moderated by the leader. The final 10 minutes will be used to identify 3-5 industry recommendations resulting from the group discussion.

• Infrastructure
• Electrification
• Capital allocation
• Workforce
• ESG reporting

• Meeting the growing global demand for critical minerals required for electrification, renewable energy, batteries, and low-carbon technologies.
• Balancing increased mineral production with responsible mining practices, operational sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
• Exploring how mining companies are positioning themselves to support supply chain security, resource resilience, and long-term energy transition goals.
• Case studies on sustainable mineral production, critical minerals strategies, and low-carbon mining initiatives.

• Navigating permitting and impact assessment requirements for low-carbon mining projects
• Balancing accelerated critical minerals development with environmental and Indigenous consultation expectations.
• Understanding how regulatory timelines impact investment, infrastructure planning, and decarbonization strategies.
• Exploring opportunities to streamline permitting while maintaining responsible development standards.

• Integrating renewable energy, energy infrastructure, and decarbonization planning during early-stage mine development and project design.
• Exploring electrification strategies for new mining operations, including battery electric fleets, material handling systems, and low-carbon processing infrastructure.
• Understanding how mine operators can balance operational efficiency, capital investment, energy reliability, and long-term sustainability objectives.
• Case studies on low-carbon mine design, renewable power integration, and next-generation mining projects.

Reserved for a Sponsor

• Strengthening sustainability data collection, due diligence, and internal controls to support credible ESG disclosures and avoid greenwashing risks.
• Understanding the challenges of standardizing sustainability data across mining operations, including emissions, energy, workforce, and operational metrics.
• Preparing mining organizations for evolving voluntary and mandatory disclosure requirements, auditability expectations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Case studies on ESG data systems, decarbonization reporting, materiality assessments, and integrating sustainability data into operational decision-making.

• Training workers to operate electric, autonomous, and digitally enabled equipment 

• Workforce transformation in sustainable mining operations 

• Reskilling and upskilling strategies to support electrification, automation, and new energy systems 

• Attracting, retaining, and engaging talent in a low‑carbon, technology‑driven mining environment 

• Indigenous equity participation in clean energy and mining infrastructure projects
• Building long-term partnerships around transmission, renewable energy, and regional infrastructure.
• Aligning decarbonization projects with Indigenous priorities, consent processes, and economic reconciliation.
• Case studies on collaborative infrastructure development supporting low-carbon mining operations in British Columbia and Northern Canada.

• Reducing emissions from mineral processing, concentrators, and refining operations
• Electrification opportunities across crushing, grinding, and material handling systems
• Improving energy efficiency through digital optimization and process innovation
• Case studies on low-carbon processing technologies, renewable integration, and operational efficiency improvements