Sustainable Mining Pathways

Loop is built from industry for industry. Combining over 50 years of drilling expertise with contemporary emissions reduction strategies, we help mining companies meet safeguard obligations, capture fugitive gas, and unlock new value through beneficial reuse.

What We Do

What We Do

The Full Service Offering

The Full Service Offering

From concept through to execution, our unique capabilities allow us to manage the decarbonisation solution from end-to-end. Our extensive operational experience allows us to effectively manage the interactions between active mining and the decarbonisation activities to mitigate risk and maintain production. We integrate all aspects of the decarbonisation solution, including health, management systems, safety and environmental risk. From marginal abatement cost curves, to execution at the coal-face, and audit and assurance to national and global ESG standards – Loop is the trusted partner of choice.

From concept through to execution, our unique capabilities allow us to manage the decarbonisation solution from end-to-end. Our extensive operational experience allows us to effectively manage the interactions between active mining and the decarbonisation activities to mitigate risk and maintain production. 

We integrate all aspects of the decarbonisation solution, including health, management systems, safety and environmental risk. From marginal abatement cost curves, to execution at the coal-face, and audit and assurance to national and global ESG standards – Loop is the trusted partner of choice.

Decarbonisation Strategy

We understand the growing imperative for Australian operations to transition towards a low-carbon economy. With our expertise in decarbonisation and corporate strategy, we are uniquely positioned to guide your organisation in achieving ambitious yet realistic decarbonisation targets. Loop can assist with: - Strategy development - Decarbonisation peer review - Policy and regulation advice Developing a decarbonisation strategy for an organisation and/or operation is essential to ensure the pathway forward targets the lowest cost abatement while optmising production.

Emissions Reduction Pathways

Following the development of a decarbonisation strategy, the operational pathway is developed. This process is developed iteratively with the operational management team to ensure a fit-for-purpose pathway forward. This includes: - Develop a base case for the LOM plan across all GHG emissions streams (fugitive, fuel and power) - Site-based opportunity assessment workshop to develop preliminary abatement projects - Financial and carbon modelling - Prioritisation of projects through marginal abatement cost curves to determine the optimal pathway forward The go-forward projects will be developed as studies to take forward into execution.

Gas Reservoir Characterisation & Strategy

The gas reservoir of an open cut coal mine is the source of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the gas reservoir is essential for defining the decarbonisation strategy going forwards, as fugitive emissions represent a significant source of Scope 1 emissions in open cut coal mining. Gas reservoir characterisation includes: - Gas content and composition - Seam development - Gas reservoir saturation - Permeability - Access constraints Once complete, a gas reservoir production model can be developed to inform the drainage plan and support Method 2 NGERS reporting.

Engineering, Studies & Program Approvals

Integrating a new process into an active open cut operation requires a significant level of study. Our in-house expertise can deliver the following workstreams: - Health, safety, and environmental management systems and risk - Safeguard compliance management - Facilitation of necessary approvals - Change management - Operational integration - Mine planning impacts and life of mine (LOM) plan integration We manage the full studies process to deliver a “drill-ready” solution.

Drilling, Drainage, Project Management & Reporting

Leveraging our gas production model, Loop develops a detailed drilling design to ensure the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through gas drainage ahead of mining. The drilling and drainage program for a site is integrated within the operations to action a “just-in-time” approach in line with the mine plan, much like development drainage in an underground mine. The Loop decarbonisation rig is compliant with Australian mining safety requirements. Loop can manage the drilling process, well field operations, and the integration and interactions with the operations, as well as feed into both internal and external reporting requirements.

Beneficial Use & Offtake

To reduce emissions on a site, the gas needs to be utilised. We assess and priotise the optimal use for the gas on site through marginal abatement cost curves. Working with our strategic partners, we can deliver benefical use solutions, such as CNG trucks or power generation. Depending on the site location, options also include offtake agreements.

Decarbonisation Strategy

We understand the growing imperative for Australian operations to transition towards a low-carbon economy. With our expertise in decarbonisation and corporate strategy, we are uniquely positioned to guide your organisation in achieving ambitious yet realistic decarbonisation targets. Loop can assist with: - Strategy development - Decarbonisation peer review - Policy and regulation advice Developing a decarbonisation strategy for an organisation and/or operation is essential to ensure the pathway forward targets the lowest cost abatement while optmising production.

Emissions Reduction Pathways

Following the development of a decarbonisation strategy, the operational pathway is developed. This process is developed iteratively with the operational management team to ensure a fit-for-purpose pathway forward. This includes: - Develop a base case for the LOM plan across all GHG emissions streams (fugitive, fuel and power) - Site-based opportunity assessment workshop to develop preliminary abatement projects - Financial and carbon modelling - Prioritisation of projects through marginal abatement cost curves to determine the optimal pathway forward The go-forward projects will be developed as studies to take forward into execution.

Gas Reservoir Characterisation & Strategy

The gas reservoir of an open cut coal mine is the source of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the gas reservoir is essential for defining the decarbonisation strategy going forwards, as fugitive emissions represent a significant source of Scope 1 emissions in open cut coal mining. Gas reservoir characterisation includes: - Gas content and composition - Seam development - Gas reservoir saturation - Permeability - Access constraints Once complete, a gas reservoir production model can be developed to inform the drainage plan and support Method 2 NGERS reporting.

Engineering, Studies & Program Approvals

Integrating a new process into an active open cut operation requires a significant level of study. Our in-house expertise can deliver the following workstreams: - Health, safety, and environmental management systems and risk - Safeguard compliance management - Facilitation of necessary approvals - Change management - Operational integration - Mine planning impacts and life of mine (LOM) plan integration We manage the full studies process to deliver a “drill-ready” solution.

Drilling, Drainage, Project Management & Reporting

Leveraging our gas production model, Loop develops a detailed drilling design to ensure the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through gas drainage ahead of mining. The drilling and drainage program for a site is integrated within the operations to action a “just-in-time” approach in line with the mine plan, much like development drainage in an underground mine. The Loop decarbonisation rig is compliant with Australian mining safety requirements. Loop can manage the drilling process, well field operations, and the integration and interactions with the operations, as well as feed into both internal and external reporting requirements.

Beneficial Use & Offtake

To reduce emissions on a site, the gas needs to be utilised. We assess and priotise the optimal use for the gas on site through marginal abatement cost curves. Working with our strategic partners, we can deliver benefical use solutions, such as CNG trucks or power generation. Depending on the site location, options also include offtake agreements.

Decarbonisation Strategy

We understand the growing imperative for Australian operations to transition towards a low-carbon economy. With our expertise in decarbonisation and corporate strategy, we are uniquely positioned to guide your organisation in achieving ambitious yet realistic decarbonisation targets. Loop can assist with: - Strategy development - Decarbonisation peer review - Policy and regulation advice Developing a decarbonisation strategy for an organisation and/or operation is essential to ensure the pathway forward targets the lowest cost abatement while optmising production.

Emissions Reduction Pathways

Following the development of a decarbonisation strategy, the operational pathway is developed. This process is developed iteratively with the operational management team to ensure a fit-for-purpose pathway forward. This includes: - Develop a base case for the LOM plan across all GHG emissions streams (fugitive, fuel and power) - Site-based opportunity assessment workshop to develop preliminary abatement projects - Financial and carbon modelling - Prioritisation of projects through marginal abatement cost curves to determine the optimal pathway forward The go-forward projects will be developed as studies to take forward into execution.

Gas Reservoir Characterisation & Strategy

The gas reservoir of an open cut coal mine is the source of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the gas reservoir is essential for defining the decarbonisation strategy going forwards, as fugitive emissions represent a significant source of Scope 1 emissions in open cut coal mining. Gas reservoir characterisation includes: - Gas content and composition - Seam development - Gas reservoir saturation - Permeability - Access constraints Once complete, a gas reservoir production model can be developed to inform the drainage plan and support Method 2 NGERS reporting.

Engineering, Studies & Program Approvals

Integrating a new process into an active open cut operation requires a significant level of study. Our in-house expertise can deliver the following workstreams: - Health, safety, and environmental management systems and risk - Safeguard compliance management - Facilitation of necessary approvals - Change management - Operational integration - Mine planning impacts and life of mine (LOM) plan integration We manage the full studies process to deliver a “drill-ready” solution.

Drilling, Drainage, Project Management & Reporting

Leveraging our gas production model, Loop develops a detailed drilling design to ensure the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through gas drainage ahead of mining. The drilling and drainage program for a site is integrated within the operations to action a “just-in-time” approach in line with the mine plan, much like development drainage in an underground mine. The Loop decarbonisation rig is compliant with Australian mining safety requirements. Loop can manage the drilling process, well field operations, and the integration and interactions with the operations, as well as feed into both internal and external reporting requirements.

Beneficial Use & Offtake

To reduce emissions on a site, the gas needs to be utilised. We assess and priotise the optimal use for the gas on site through marginal abatement cost curves. Working with our strategic partners, we can deliver benefical use solutions, such as CNG trucks or power generation. Depending on the site location, options also include offtake agreements.

THE GAME CHANGER

THE GAME CHANGER

THE GAME CHANGER

THE LOOP
DECARB RIG

The Loop decarbonisation rig is the result of 50 years of drilling intellectual property, open cut and underground drilling technology and mining experience to deliver proven technological solution that change the game for operators.

+$5.25 / tFOB

Do Nothing (Cost of ACCUs)

+$5.25 / tFOB

Do Nothing (Cost of ACCUs)

+$5.25 / tFOB

Do Nothing (Cost of ACCUs)

+$0.70 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + Flare

+$0.70 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + Flare

+$0.70 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + Flare

-$2.75 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + CNG Trucks

-$2.75 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + CNG Trucks

-$2.75 / tFOB

Decarb Drilling + CNG Trucks

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The “do nothing” case

The “do nothing” case of purchasing ACCUs to offset Safeguard compliance will result in risk to reputation and approvals, while the cost of decarbonisation drilling can improve production costs.

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The “do nothing” case

The “do nothing” case of purchasing ACCUs to offset Safeguard compliance will result in risk to reputation and approvals, while the cost of decarbonisation drilling can improve production costs.

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The “do nothing” case

The “do nothing” case of purchasing ACCUs to offset Safeguard compliance will result in risk to reputation and approvals, while the cost of decarbonisation drilling can improve production costs.

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Lowest cost

Utilising Loop’s decarbonisation solution will result in the lowest cost gas management solution for open cut coal mines.

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Lowest cost

Utilising Loop’s decarbonisation solution will result in the lowest cost gas management solution for open cut coal mines.

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Lowest cost

Utilising Loop’s decarbonisation solution will result in the lowest cost gas management solution for open cut coal mines.

Our Team

Our team combines decades of operational expertise with forward-thinking decarbonisation strategies to help mining operations reduce emissions and unlock long-term value.

Vikesh Magan

Chief Executive Officer

BSc(ENG), CDipAF

Vikesh is the CEO of Loop and has over 27 years’ experience in the mining industry, spanning from strategy and growth roles to operational leadership. His career includes being a QRC (Queensland Resource Council) Board of Director and CMSHAC (Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee) membership, contributing to mining health and safety in Queensland.  

He has previously been GM Mining QLD at Thiess for 5 years and prior to that held GM Strategy and Growth and Operations Manager roles within Downer. An engineer by training, Vikesh has a strong background in leading bespoke contracting solutions to the mining sector, backed by strong working relationships with various mining houses.

STEPH BYROM​

General Manager - Decarbonisation

BA (International Relations), MSS (Environmental Markets), PhD Candidate​

Steph is an experienced decarbonisation and policy specialist with proven abilities in providing strategic and technical expertise. She is currently the General Manager of Decarbonisation at Talisman, focusing on strategic and technical solutions for mining industry. Steph is pursuing a PhD in climate and energy policy, wherein she is developing a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a reliable net-zero future in the Australian National Electricity Market.

Throughout her professional journey, she has consistently focused on developing decarbonisation projects, providing advice on climate and energy policy, and setting corporate decarbonisation strategy. She has worked for KPMG, Rio Tinto, Gamma Energy Technology and Palaris.

NICHOLAS SHAW​

General Manager – Operations​

MBA, BSc Geology, Dip Drilling Operations​

Nicholas was appointed General Manager – Operations for Mitchell Services in July 2020. Prior to that, Nicholas held senior roles in the mining industry as mine geologist and, in his previous role at Mitchell Services, he was responsible for business development and commercial management of the energy division.

Nicholas is responsible for the business management of the drilling activities with day-to-day functions including safety performance, operational excellence, financial management, human resources and innovations.  Nicholas focusses on providing his clients with a collaborative relationship that can leverage his mine site operational experience, geological knowledge and understanding of modern drilling techniques.

STEVE BUTTERS​

General Manager – Drilling​

BEng (Mining)​

Steve is a professional mining engineer with over 35 years of experience across Australasia and Europe. His expertise spans operations optimisation, explosives, site management, safety, and international business, underpinned by strong technical and commercial acumen. With experience in both mining operations and global consulting, he brings a proven track record as a Project Manager.

Before leading the Decarbonisation business unit at Mitchell Services, Steve headed the UIS division, where he successfully restarted operations at Grosvenor, introduced new technologies, expanded the operations base, and built strong client relationships.

Get in touch

For any inquiries or to explore your needs further, we invite you to contact our professional team using the details provided below.

Get in Touch

loopback@loopdecarb.com.au

07 3112 7230

Level 3, 10 Market St, Brisbane QLD 4000

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