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Iluka Resources Limited. Energy Efficiency Opportunities Workshop 2012 Sally-anne Rowlands, Engineering Manager – Energy and Carbon September 2012. Company overview. Involved in mineral sands exploration, project development, operations and marketing
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Iluka Resources Limited Energy Efficiency Opportunities Workshop 2012 Sally-anne Rowlands, Engineering Manager – Energy and Carbon September 2012
Company overview • Involved in mineral sands exploration, project development, operations and marketing • A major participant in the global mineral sands industry • largest global producer of zircon • significant producer of high grade titanium dioxide products of rutile and synthetic rutile (upgraded ilmenite) • Listed in the top 100 on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: ILU) • market capitalisation of ~A$3.9 billion • Employs around 1,000 direct employees and 1,500 contract personnel across Australia, Asia and the USA.
Operations Perth Basin, Western Australia • mineral processing hub for Australian operations • mining operations in Mid West and South West • 4 synthetic rutile kilns (2 idled) Eucla Basin, South Australia • globally significant zircon source • potential new tie-in deposits • major exploration focus Murray Basin, Victoria/NSW • major rutile and zircon province • mineral separation facility • multiple deposits Virginia, United States • high quality zircon and ilmenite production • serves domestic US market • 2 potential new developments
Energy costs Carbon costs Regulatory compliance Environment Drivers for energy efficiency
Energy costs Carbon costs Regulatory compliance Environment Alignment with company objectives Profitability P S G Sustainability Growth
Energy costs Carbon costs Regulatory compliance Environment Energy efficiency makes good business sense Drivers for energy efficiency Profitability P S G Growth Sustainability
Leadership People Communications and Culture Improvement Projects Systems and Support Regulatory Compliance Accounting and Reporting Robust Energy and Carbon Management Robust Energy and Carbon Management
Implementation – Energy and Carbon Management MD and Board Greenhouse Gas Group Engineering Manager – Energy and Carbon Continuous Improvement Team on Energy (CITe) JA MW MB SW
EEO assessments MD and Board Project Sponsor Greenhouse Gas Group Project Owner (Operation Manager) EEO Team Project manager Engineering Manager – Energy and Carbon Production Support EEO Process Engineering Process modelling Continuous Improvement Team on Energy (CITe) Process and Metallurgy Data reporting MB MW Financial Control and Instrumentation SW JA EEO Co-ordinator
Project Charter • Purpose and context • Objective • Tasks • Resources • Timeframe and milestones • Sign-off by Project Owner • Sign-off by Project Sponsor • Task assignment for evaluations
What worked well • Leadership endorsement of objectives • Project charter • Clear team and task assignment • Process modelling • Engagement, eg kick-off meetings, workshops and interviews • Practical ‘do-able’ ideas
Challenges 1st 5-yr cycle • Minor non-conformances • Document management • Engagement with contractors • Timeline slippage 2nd 5-yr cycle • ‘Low hanging fruit’ has already been picked • Greater challenge to identify new projects in the 2nd cycle
2nd 5-yr cycle – what will be different? • Energy efficiency objectives for 2nd 5-yr cycle: • proactive – beyond compliance • Review data capture and analysis for improvement • Include carbon costs • Capture more challenging projects: • early action and engagement • ensure ongoing resourcing
Iluka Resources Limitedwww.iluka.comSally-anne RowlandsEngineering Manager – Energy and CarbonP: 08 9360 4310E: sally-anne.rowlands@iluka.com