Agenda at a glance
The Electric Mine 2025 is the premier event dedicated to the electrification of mining, bringing together industry leaders, experts and innovators to discuss the latest advancements in underground and surface mining, decarbonisation and cutting-edge technologies.
Join us from 13-15 May 2025 in Santiago, Chile, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable mining.
Early Badge Collection &
Welcome Drinks
Kick off your experience with a stress-free early badge collection, followed by welcome drinks in a casual setting.
Meet fellow delegates, get to know key stakeholders and ease into the conference with great conversations over a drink or two.
Meet fellow delegates, get to know key stakeholders and ease into the conference with great conversations over a drink or two.
Location: Exhibition Hall
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Sponsored by Komatsu
An Evening of Dinner, Entertainment & Networking
Enjoy a delicious meal while soaking in an engaging atmosphere, with live performances to set the perfect tone for the night.
Time: 18:00 – 22:30
Dinner Venue: Sofia Jottar
Av. Chicureo 13000, 9361430 Chicureo, Colina, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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*Please be advised:
Parking is limited.
We strongly encourage attendees to use the available transfers between Centro Parque and the dinner venue.
Parking is limited.
We strongly encourage attendees to use the available transfers between Centro Parque and the dinner venue.
Day 1 | 13 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, breakfast and exhibition open |
| 09:00-09:15 | Welcome from International Mining Events – Paul Moore, Director, International Mining Events |
| 09:15-09:45 | AMSA talk Tomás Nass, Decarbonisation Manager, Antofagasta Minerals |
| 09:45-10:30 | KEYNOTE MINER PANEL: Leading from the front on electric infrastructure – Orlando Meneses, Head of Engineering & eTransport Chile, Enel X – Julio Díaz Rivera, VP of Mine Resources, Development and Innovation, Codelco – Alejandra Vial, VP of Sustainability, Antofagasta |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning |
| 11:00-11:30 | Case study: evaluating the evolving business case for ZEVs at mining operations – Patricio Leddy, Senior Mining Engineer, Hatch |
| 11:30-12:00 | Freeport talk – Jason Bowsher, Manager, Life-Cycle & Decarbonisation, Freeport-McMoRan |
| 12:00-12:30 | BHP Talk – Sebastián Rivas, Manager, Operational Decarbonisation, BHP |
| 12:30-13:00 | Fortescue Real Zero – Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Fortescue Energy |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking |
| 14:00-14:30 | Operational decarbonisation at Codelco: Strategy and progress – Gonzalo Ramírez Troxler, Processes Decarbonisation Director/Underground Decarbonisation, Progress and Strategy, Codelco |
| 14:30-15:00 | Electrification is not about CO2 – Peter Wallin, Manager, Boliden Mines Electrification Program, Boliden |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning |
| 15:30-16:00 | Challenges for the implementation of hauling technology with dynamic energy transfer systems – John Quispe Loayza, Mining Studies & Engineering Superintendent, Minera Antamina |
| 16:00-16:20 | Towards net zero in Chilean mining – Joaquin Villarino, Executive President, Consejo Minero |
| 16:20-17:00 | Panel: Pathways to a sustainable future: Fostering opportunities in the transition to zero-emission vehicles – Jason Bowsher, Manager, Life-Cycle & Decarbonisation, Freeport-McMoRan – Dana Cartwright, Senior Manager – Climate and Innovation, ICMM – Michael Lewis, Senior Director – Decarbonisation and Electrification, Komatsu – Gonzalo Ramírez Troxler, Processes Decarbonisation Director/Underground Decarbonisation, Progress and Strategy, Codelco – Brian Weller, Vice President of Electrification – Resource Industries, Caterpillar; and Paul Moore, Director, International Mining Events (Moderator) |
| 18:00-22:30 | Event Dinner at Sofia Jottar | Sponsored by Komatsu, Cummins, Epiroc |
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Day 1 | 13 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, breakfast and exhibition open |
| 09:00-09:15 | Welcome from International Mining Events – Paul Moore, Director, International Mining Events |
| 09:15-09:45 | AMSA talk Tomás Nass, Decarbonisation Manager, Antofagasta Minerals |
| 09:45-10:30 | KEYNOTE MINER PANEL: Leading from the front on electric infrastructure – Orlando Meneses, Head of Engineering & eTransport Chile, Enel X – Julio Díaz Rivera, VP of Mine Resources, Development and Innovation, Codelco – Alejandra Vial, VP of Sustainability, Antofagasta |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning |
| 11:00-11:30 | Case study: evaluating the evolving business case for ZEVs at mining operations – Patricio Leddy, Senior Mining Engineer, Hatch |
| 11:30-12:00 | Freeport talk – Jason Bowsher, Manager, Life-Cycle & Decarbonisation, Freeport-McMoRan |
| 12:00-12:30 | BHP Talk – Sebastián Rivas, Manager, Operational Decarbonisation, BHP |
| 12:30-13:00 | Fortescue Real Zero – Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Fortescue Energy |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking |
| 14:00-14:30 | Operational decarbonisation at Codelco: Strategy and progress – Gonzalo Ramírez Troxler, Processes Decarbonisation Director/Underground Decarbonisation, Progress and Strategy, Codelco |
| 14:30-15:00 | Electrification is not about CO2 – Peter Wallin, Manager, Boliden Mines Electrification Program, Boliden |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning |
| 15:30-16:00 | Challenges for the implementation of hauling technology with dynamic energy transfer systems – John Quispe Loayza, Mining Studies & Engineering Superintendent, Minera Antamina |
| 16:00-16:20 | Towards net zero in Chilean mining – Joaquin Villarino, Executive President, Consejo Minero |
| 16:20-17:00 | Panel: Pathways to a sustainable future: Fostering opportunities in the transition to zero-emission vehicles – Jason Bowsher, Manager, Life-Cycle & Decarbonisation, Freeport-McMoRan – Dana Cartwright, Senior Manager – Climate and Innovation, ICMM – Michael Lewis, Senior Director – Decarbonisation and Electrification, Komatsu – Gonzalo Ramírez Troxler, Processes Decarbonisation Director/Underground Decarbonisation, Progress and Strategy, Codelco – Brian Weller, Vice President of Electrification – Resource Industries, Caterpillar; and Paul Moore, Director, International Mining Events (Moderator) |
| 18:00-22:30 | Event Dinner at Sofia Jottar | Sponsored by Komatsu, Cummins, Epiroc |
Day 2 | 14 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 09:30-10:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:00-10:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 11:30-12:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:00-12:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:30-13:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 14:30-15:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:00-16:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:30-17:00 | Panel: Next Generation Trolley Systems | Panel: Interim Diesel-Electric and Hybrid Systems |
| 17:00-18:00 | Happy Hour in Exhibition Hall | |
Day 3 | 15 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 09:30-10:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:00-10:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning. | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Surface Mining Advancements |
| 11:30-12:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:00-12:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:30-13:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 14:30-15:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:00-16:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:30-17:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
testing
Day 2 | 14 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 09:30-10:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:00-10:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 11:30-12:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:00-12:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:30-13:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 14:30-15:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:00-16:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:30-17:00 | Panel: Next Generation Trolley Systems | Panel: Interim Diesel-Electric and Hybrid Systems |
| 17:00-18:00 | Happy Hour in Exhibition Hall | |
tetsting
Day 3
Testing
Day 3 | 15 May
| 07:30-09:00 | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 09:30-10:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:00-10:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning. | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Surface Mining Advancements |
| 11:30-12:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:00-12:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 12:30-13:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 14:30-15:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 15:00-15:30 | Coffee & Networking | Sponsored by Finning | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:00-16:30 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |
| 16:30-17:00 | Presentation: Open-pit Electrification | Presentation: Underground Mine Electrification |