There is significant potential to save energy in compressed air systems by reducing the need for compressed air services, optimising equipment and upgrading old systems.
Energy metering, monitoring and control systems reduce energy consumption directly, through improved control and, indirectly, by making energy consumption visible.
Comminution, separation and concentrate drying account for most of the energy use in the mining and mineral processing sectors. Comminution is the most energy intensive of these.
There are a range of technologies that offer better fuel efficiency such as reducing vehicle weight, alternative drivetrains, improved aerodynamics and alternative fuels.