Element 25

The Challenge

Element 25’s Butcherbird Project is an open-pit manganese mine in the southern Pilabara Region of Western Australia.

Super Smart Energy was engaged to conduct a thorough assessment of carbon emissions at the site, and to develop a plan and timeline to take it to net zero.

Part of Element 25’s vision is to benefit future generations through sustainable growth and profitability, while leaving a smaller footprint on the world.

One of the company’s priorities is developing safe and sustainable business and manufacturing practices in the production of high-purity manganese products.

A cleaner, lower carbon flowsheet, coupled with high penetration of renewable energy, will place Butcherbird at the forefront of sustainable metal production.

The Super Smart Energy Solution

• Researched and reviewed greenhouse gas emissions.
• Developed decarbonisation roadmap, including initiatives to achieve a zero carbon emissions business by 2034.
• Energy efficiency and energy substitution investigated.

The Highlights

• Main power system and water bores to be converted to hybrid power.
• Solar lighting towers and electric vehicles.

The Super Smart Energy Value-Add

While Element 25 had an impressive understanding of decarbonisation, it had not yet identified a starting point for its journey to net zero.

By conducting a greenhouse gas assessment as a first step, Super Smart Energy provided the company with an important insight into its current carbon position. The decarbonisation plan that was subsequently conducted, provides additional confidence for a mining company that believes social and environmental responsibilities are an integral part of business.