JK Webinar: Decarbonisation and Carbon Accounting in the Mining Industry

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Presenter: Dr Kristy Nell, Research Fellow, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre

Overview: 

Understanding GHG emissions and its categorisation, the various carbon sources and sinks, as well as measurement techniques is crucial to enable the effective management and mitigation of these emissions. This webinar takes a deep dive into the landscape of sustainable practices and decarbonisation within the mining sector. It will highlight the knowledge required in terms of carbon accounting, and will explore relevant strategies for reducing carbon footprints in mining operations, a critical step towards 2050’s net-zero targets.

Key Highlights:

• Understand emissions and the details around it.
• Be familiar with the relevant national and international policies.
• Learn about the principles of carbon accounting in mining and its role in measuring, reporting, and reducing emissions.
• Discover methods being deployed in mines around the world to significantly lower carbon emissions.

Presenter Bio: 

Dr Kristy Nell (née Campbell) holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the North-West University (NWU), South Africa before continuing with postgrad studies at the CRCED (Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development), NWU. Kristy's PhD focused on emission quantification in the ferrochrome industry. She worked as an engineer at ETA Operations for eight years gaining experience in government tax incentives and disincentives, energy savings quantification as well as energy and emissions budgeting and reporting. Industry exposure includes gold and platinum mines, ferrochrome smelters and oil and gas refineries. Kristy is a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP). As a Research Fellow at JKMRC, Kristy engages in carbon emission monitoring and quantification, and the evaluation of mitigation opportunities.