Hydrogen in Mining

The mining industry remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial sectors, with operations heavily dependent on carbon-intensive fuels and high-cost energy systems. Within the EEE Lab, research advances hydrogen-driven technologies, engineering specifications, and deployment frameworks that enable integration with existing diesel-based equipment and ventilation infrastructure. Efforts span experimental investigations, high-fidelity numerical modelling, and system-level risk assessment to evaluate safety, technical feasibility, operational performance, and environmental impact. This work addresses the complex multi-scale and multi-physics challenges associated with hydrogen adoption in underground environments. Outcomes support the decarbonization of mine energy systems, reduction of operating costs, and the development of emerging hydrogen value chains for the mining sector. Collectively, these contributions position hydrogen as a viable pathway toward low-emission, resilient, and future-ready mining operations.