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title: "Energy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc"
date: 2024-11-26T15:31:00-05:00
author: Camille Boully
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We had the opportunity to attend the [Energy and Mines](https://toronto.energyandmines.com/) conference, held on November 12 and 13, 2024, in Toronto. Specialists, professionals and companies, mainly from North America, but also from South America and Europe, gathered for the event.

 

1. ELECTRIFICATION
    
    The mining sector is increasingly focused on electrifying operations and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Notable examples include acquiring electric trucks and trolley-assist systems for transport trucks and using low-carbon power sources.
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS
    
    Energy efficiency continues to be a priority, with many of the largest and best established players already implementing the most promising initiatives. Options like renewable diesel and biodiesel are being explored to replace diesel. However, the mining sector often doesn’t differentiate between these two types of fuel, despite the critical factors that affect their use. BBA can assist clients in selecting the most suitable renewable fuels, especially when addressing the constraints associated with biofuels and supply chains.
3. PARTNERSHIPS
    
    Partnerships have become essential for project success, helping large companies reduce risks while lowering investment costs for smaller ones. Forming partnerships with First Nations and local communities has also grown in importance.
4. DECARBONIZATION
    
    The decarbonization sector is evolving rapidly, making it crucial to continually adapt and reassess strategies. The cost of wind and solar energy is declining quickly, technologies are advancing and financing options are becoming more accessible. The future focus is likely to shift to carbon capture for processes that are challenging to decarbonize, such as metal smelting and conversion. This topic is expected to gain more attention in future discussions when solutions for electrification and fuel substitution have been implemented.
 
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    1. ![Ec employee women susan campbell retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204307/ec_employee_women-_susan-campbell_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp)   
    
     Susan Campbell, Ing., PMP
    
    Directora, descarbonización
    
         Leer bio   [  ](http://linkedin.com/in/susancampbell-peng)  **Susan Campbell cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en la dirección de proyectos tecnológicos estratégicos e iniciativas de carbono,** combinando rigor técnico y liderazgo para asegurar las inversiones y optimizar el desempeño.
    
    **Áreas de especialización y certificaciones**
    
    
    - Tecnologías avanzadas de reducción del carbono
    - Optimización de la cadena de valor energética
    - Ingeniería de procesamiento y diseño de instalaciones complejas
    - Ingeniero profesional (P.Eng.), PMP
    
    **Principales logros:** Gestión de proyectos complejos en coprocesamiento de renovables y estrategias de carbono, aportando soluciones innovadoras para los principales actores del sector energético.
    
    **Enfoque y valor añadido:** Susan combina profundos conocimientos técnicos y liderazgo estratégico para ofrecer resultados con alta confiabilidad, anticiparse a los desafíos técnicos y normativos y acelerar la transición energética.
2. ![Isabelle Leblanc Carre](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/176805/Isabelle-Leblanc-Carre.webp)   
    
     Isabelle Leblanc, Ing.
    
    Vicepresidenta de Mercado de Minería y Metales
    
         Leer bio   [  ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-leblanc-5aa12848/)  **Con más de 20 años de experiencia en proyectos mineros, Isabelle Leblanc ayuda a los responsables de la toma de decisiones a avanzar con confianza** mediante la identificación de escenarios basados en el valor y que pueden implementarse en terreno.
    
    **Áreas de especialización y certificaciones**
    
    
    - NI 43-101, JORC y duediligence, auditorías técnicas
    - Estrategias y optimización de explotaciones mineras a cielo abierto
    - Estudios y planificación estratégicos de minas
    - Estimación de costos de proyectos y análisis económico
    
    **Principales logros:** Dirigió más de 25 estudios (desde preliminares y de prefactibilidad hasta de factibilidad financiera) en la minería del oro, cobre, litio y hierro en diversos entornos geológicos y organizacionales.
    
    **Enfoque y valor añadido:** Isabelle destaca en la transformación de requisitos técnicos en opciones claras para la toma de decisiones, reduciendo riesgos y mejorando el rendimiento general de los proyectos.
 
 

       

  

  

 

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     Structural engineering early phase: unlocking value through early decisions 
    
     
    
     
    
    
    - ![Nicolas Samson](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/197852/Nicolas-Samson.webp)   
        
         Nicolas Samson, P.Eng.
        
        Senior Engineer, Structural
     
       
    
     
    
      ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/structural-engineering-early-phase-unlocking-value-through-early-decisions "Structural engineering early phase: unlocking value through early decisions")
- [  12 ago 2026 
    
     Four mistakes that can harm the future performance of industrial assets 
    
     
    
     
    
    
    - ![Caroline provost](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/208557/Caroline-provost.webp)   
        
         Caroline Provost P.Eng.
        
        Director, Operational Strategy Implementation
     
       
    
     
    
      ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/four-mistakes-that-can-harm-the-future-performance-of-industrial-assets "Four mistakes that can harm the future performance of industrial assets")
- [  27 jul 2026 Minería y metalurgia  
    
     
    
     Por qué las decisiones tempranas sobre relaves definen el desempeño de la mina a largo plazo 
    
     
    
     
    
    
    - ![Geraldine Cosset](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/206707/Geraldine-Cosset.webp)
    - ![Jared Purdy](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212424/Jared-Purdy.webp)
     
       
    
     
    
      ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/las-decisiones-sobre-relaves-definen-desempeno-mina-a-largo-plazo "Por qué las decisiones tempranas sobre relaves definen el desempeño de la mina a largo plazo")
- [  02 jul 2026 Minería y metalurgia  
    
     
    
     Python: Una herramienta clave para el análisis de datos en el procesamiento de minerales 
    
     
    
     
    
    
    - ![Charles Blais](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211197/Charles-Blais.webp)
    - ![Juan Pablo Vergara](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211266/Juan-Pablo-Vergara.webp)
     
       
    
     
    
      ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/es-cl/perspectivas/python-una-herramienta-clave-para-analisis-datos-en-procesamiento-minerales "Python: Una herramienta clave para el análisis de datos en el procesamiento de minerales")
 
 

       

 

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  We had the opportunity to attend the [Energy and Mines](https://toronto.energyandmines.com/) conference, held on November 12 and 13, 2024, in Toronto. Specialists, professionals and companies, mainly from North America, but also from South America and Europe, gathered for the event.

 

1. ELECTRIFICATION
    
    The mining sector is increasingly focused on electrifying operations and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Notable examples include acquiring electric trucks and trolley-assist systems for transport trucks and using low-carbon power sources.
2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS
    
    Energy efficiency continues to be a priority, with many of the largest and best established players already implementing the most promising initiatives. Options like renewable diesel and biodiesel are being explored to replace diesel. However, the mining sector often doesn’t differentiate between these two types of fuel, despite the critical factors that affect their use. BBA can assist clients in selecting the most suitable renewable fuels, especially when addressing the constraints associated with biofuels and supply chains.
3. PARTNERSHIPS
    
    Partnerships have become essential for project success, helping large companies reduce risks while lowering investment costs for smaller ones. Forming partnerships with First Nations and local communities has also grown in importance.
4. DECARBONIZATION
    
    The decarbonization sector is evolving rapidly, making it crucial to continually adapt and reassess strategies. The cost of wind and solar energy is declining quickly, technologies are advancing and financing options are becoming more accessible. The future focus is likely to shift to carbon capture for processes that are challenging to decarbonize, such as metal smelting and conversion. This topic is expected to gain more attention in future discussions when solutions for electrification and fuel substitution have been implemented.
 
This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA