Summary

A mining operation’s energy infrastructure is the key factor for success in operational safety, reliability, expansion flexibility and energy efficiency, reducing operating expenses as well as carbon emissions. Mining stakeholders are looking for ways to incorporate alternative energy sources (renewables, storage, etc.) while maintaining capital expenditure competitiveness. Join us for a panel discussion on the energy infrastructure considerations that must be taken into account for existing and future mining sites.

Speakers

Ulises Arvayo

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Ulises Arvayo recently joined Burns & McDonnell, bringing over 10 years of experience. Arvayo has worked at nine mining sites in North and South America, including mines operated by ASARCO, Goldcorp, OceanaGold and Grupo Mexico.

David McLane

Mining Business Unit Manager

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David McLane is responsible for a wide range of mining design and construction projects at Burns & McDonnell. With a decade of experience in project management, engineering and construction, David has successfully managed multimillion-dollar underground and surface mine projects worldwide.

Dan Richards

Project Manager

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Dan Richards provides project and program management for mining clients of Burns & McDonnell. He has 15 years of experience working at Tier 1 mines in the U.S. and Central America, serving as superintendent of tailings storage construction, leading mine expansion feasibility studies and managing capital projects with budgets exceeding $100 million.

Noé H. Sáenz, moderator

Mexico Country Manager

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Noé H. Sáenz has led the development of energy and industrial projects in the United States, Mexico and Canada for more than 20 years. Since 2016, he’s been managing director for Burns & McDonnell in Mexico. Also, since 2014, he has served as president of the International Society for Mexico Energy (ISME).