What Waiting on Retrofit Capital Will Cost Mining and Marine Operators?
Let’s begin with a number that no leadership team wants to skip: most of the haul trucks and vessels moving global cargo were ordered much before affordable decarbonization technologies came into play. But that’s not the challenge keeping them from a sustainable future. It is the capital-allocation problem. It is running deep in both mining […]
Why Marine Vessels and Mining Vehicles Are Becoming Proving Grounds for Next-gen Decarbonization Tech?
The two most conservative heavy industries are quietly evolving as testbeds for next-gen sustainable hardware. Every structural change in ships gets them classed and re-classed, while mining sites run haul routes on tolerances measured in seconds and minutes of downtime. Therefore, it seems a bit surprising that such operators are leaning so much towards unproven […]
Retrofitting Heavy Industry: Parallel Decarbonization Pathways in Marine Vessels and Mining
Executive Summary: Marine shipping and mining share a similar structural decarbonization constraint that cannot be resolved solely by newbuild strategies. Both operate massive fleets of long-lived assets: vessels with 20 to 25 years of service lives and haul trucks with 15-20+ years that will operate well beyond 2030. Retrofitting the existing fleet has become the […]
Start-up Assessment of the Battery Value Chain for Strategic Partnerships
Client Background: The client is a global specialty minerals and chemicals leader advancing into battery materials, energy storage, and recycling. Challenges: Engagement Objective: The engagement aimed to scout, assess, and prioritize top startups in areas like battery materials, component manufacturing, energy storage, and battery recycling. Approach: The team at Stellarix: Solutions Offered: Client Impact: The […]
Smart Mineral Beneficiation: AI-driven Testing for Optimal Resource Recovery
Is Your Operation Hitting a Physical Limit? The mineral extraction process is a crucial part of the global industry, spanning electronics, construction, energy, and manufacturing. For decades, the industry has depended on balanced mechanical and chemical precision. However, depleting ore grades and increasing mineralogical complexity are pushing traditional methods to their limits, creating a need […]
Mining’s Next Pivot: The Race for Rare Earth Resilience
Overview Rare earth elements are becoming increasingly critical to global industries, powering electric vehicles, renewable energy, semiconductors, telecommunications, healthcare, and defense technologies. However, concentrated refining capacity and supply chain dependencies continue to create strategic vulnerabilities for businesses and governments worldwide. This whitepaper explores the evolving rare earth landscape, examining the challenges behind global supply concentration, […]
Alternative Material Identification – Lithium Ion Battery
A leading consumer electronics manufacturer reached out to Stellarix to identify and assess emerging alternative materials to lithium-based batteries, aiming to capitalize on product differentiation and stay ahead of the curve. Our comprehensive evaluation helped the client refine their innovation strategies to create a strong value proposition and reinforce their market position. Client Background: The […]
Technology Scouting for Carbon Capture in Aluminum Production
In this case study, we embark on a journey into the world of technology scouting, with a keen focus on ‘carbon capture’ solutions within the aluminum production industry. With the insights gained from extensive consulting experience, we navigate the intricacies of this field, exploring innovative ways to curb the carbon footprint of aluminum manufacturing. As […]
Autonomous Path Planning for Mining Vehicles
The client, a global mining leader, aimed to evaluate technologies for autonomous mining equipment, focusing on path planning. The study identified emerging trends, market potential, and solutions to transition from manual to autonomous operations, providing strategic insights for the client’s R&D and collaboration efforts. Client Background: The client is a global leader in the mining […]
Autonomous Mining: Path Planning For Mining Vehicles
Overview Autonomous path planning is becoming an important component of mining automation, helping vehicles navigate complex operating environments while improving route efficiency and safety. Through continuous environmental mapping, sensor-based obstacle detection, and intelligent navigation algorithms, autonomous systems can adapt to changing mine conditions. However, accurate mapping, reliable sensing, complex terrain, and deployment challenges in remote […]