MINING

MINING

Green Hydrogen for Mining Operations

Mining is one of the hardest-to-abate sectors. On-site hydrogen production from renewables using IONZERA membranes powers fuel cell haul trucks and replaces fossil fuels in mineral processing.

Membrane Cross-Section

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm

Remote Site Self-Sufficiency

Mines often operate far from hydrogen supply infrastructure. On-site electrolysis with IONZERA membranes, powered by solar or wind, enables hydrogen self-sufficiency at remote locations.

Fuel Cell Haul Truck Support

Major mining companies are trialing hydrogen fuel cell haul trucks. On-site production provides the fueling infrastructure these vehicles need without long-distance H2 transport.

Robust Performance

IONZERA's 2.7 MPa tensile strength and stable PSU-TiO2-GO matrix provide the mechanical and chemical durability needed for continuous operation in demanding mine site environments.

Hydrogen's Role in Mining Decarbonization

The mining industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize its operations. Diesel-powered haul trucks, drill rigs, and loaders are major emission sources, while mineral processing operations consume significant thermal energy from fossil fuels. Green hydrogen produced on-site from renewable electricity offers a pathway to address both of these challenges.

Major mining companies including Anglo American, Fortescue, and BHP are investing in hydrogen fuel cell haul trucks and hydrogen-based mineral processing. This creates growing demand for efficient, reliable hydrogen production capability at mine sites, often located in remote areas with excellent renewable energy resources.

On-Site Hydrogen Production at Mine Sites

Mine sites are well-suited to on-site electrolysis for several reasons:

Many mines are located in regions with exceptional solar or wind resources, providing low-cost renewable electricity
Remote locations make hydrogen delivery expensive, giving on-site production a significant cost advantage
IONZERA's 3x lower area resistance maximizes H2 output per kWh of renewable electricity, critical at off-grid sites
Modular electrolyser systems can be deployed incrementally as mining operations scale and vehicle fleets convert to hydrogen

Nanocomposite Structure

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm
3x

Lower Resistance

20%

Thinner Profile

Partnership with Mining Industry

G-Hexa engages with mining companies, mine equipment OEMs, and mining service providers to deliver IONZERA membranes for mine-site hydrogen production systems. India's mining sector, a major global player in iron ore, coal, bauxite, and rare earths, represents a natural home market for IONZERA-based hydrogen solutions.

Contact our team to discuss membrane solutions for your mine-site hydrogen project, whether for fuel cell vehicles, processing heat, or general site decarbonization.

Area Resistance

3x LOWER
Area Specific Resistance ComparisonIONZERA0.09-0.1 Ω·cm²Zirfon0.30 Ω·cm²00.10.20.3 Ω·cm²~3x Lower

Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density
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