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Optimizing Your Mining and Minerals Assets

Optimize Your Operations and Decarbonize Your Portfolio Through an Integrated Facilities Strategy

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

Even the most established industries are facing immense change, and companies in the mining and minerals sector are no different. To remain competitive and relevant, mining and minerals companies are tapping into their real estate portfolios and site operations to achieve transformative outcomes and growth opportunities through sustainability and decarbonization, portfolio and site optimization, and workplace safety and employee experience. An integrated approach to optimizing your sites drives operational efficiencies and compliance excellence today while securing renewable energy sources needed to extract the elements the world needs as it transitions to a greener tomorrow.

An Integrated Strategy Includes These Components:

Sustainability and Decarbonization

In addition to real estate’s contribution to an organization’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon output, mining and minerals companies face pressure from regulators, consumers and investors to evaluate their entire supply chain (Scope 3) and material sourcing and extraction activities to accelerate decarbonization progress. At the same time, mining and minerals companies are under pressure to locate new sources of materials essential to the development of green technologies, such as lithium needed to power electric vehicles. Companies that embrace a comprehensive sustainability and decarbonization program can secure renewable energy sources as new sites are brought online and lower the total cost of ownership by maximizing the life of site and facility assets.
Portfolio and Site Optimization

Increased competition, regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations have C-suites and CRE teams at mining and minerals companies exploring and deploying integrated portfolio and site strategies that include scalable and measurable solutions, energy procurement and decarbonization, and real estate delivery models. A successful portfolio optimization program can help mining and minerals companies deliver on these expectations while systematically achieving a lower total cost of ownership by avoiding costly breakdowns and extending the life of equipment and facilities.
Workplace Safety and Employee Experience

In today’s competitive labor market, mining and minerals companies recognize that a culture of safety and wellbeing means more than compliance and is essential for retaining today’s employees while attracting the next generation of workers. Your real estate portfolio can catalyze change that will provide a competitive labor advantage, help address current challenges, and capitalize on future growth opportunities. An effective workplace safety and experience program should consider a human factors training component to mitigate risk and eliminate hazards associated with human error. Considering human factors and conducting comprehensive gap assessments to identify risks and opportunities across the real estate portfolio will equip CRE teams with data and insights needed to drive efficiencies while focusing capital allocation on long-term quality, safety and employee-amenity upgrades at the site or mining operation.
Mergers & Acquisitions

As consumer demand and preferences change towards more sustainable materials sourcing and production, mining and minerals companies are again pursuing M&A strategies to drive growth, access to sustainable material sources and supply-chain operations, and deliver on stakeholder expectations. Including your real estate portfolio and assets early and throughout the M&A process will decrease risk, increase integration success and compatibility and maximize post-M&A value long into the future.
Digital Transformation

Even the most established industries are experiencing a digital revolution and mining and minerals companies are embracing new technologies to drive cost savings and efficiency across their portfolios. With disparate systems and countless technologies available in the marketplace, a comprehensive digital and technology strategy can help leaders identify risks and challenges upfront and provide flexibility to address future needs and opportunities. CRE leaders should prioritize investments in tools that provide a single-pane-of-glass view with real-time performance metrics that give facility managers the insights needed to take a proactive approach to site maintenance and optimizing total cost of ownership.

Addressing the Challenges of Today While Meeting the Demands of Tomorrow Requires Measuring Performance

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

To remain competitive and drive long-term, sustainable growth through the transition to lower-carbon energy sources and solutions, mining and minerals companies that embrace digital transformation and apply an integrated approach to measurement across portfolios and assets now will be better positioned to capitalize on opportunities in a rapidly changing industry. We’ve identified key success metrics that allow organizations to optimize facilities operations, while reducing costs, emissions and risk.

Key Success Metrics for Your Mining Facilities

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Due to rising regulatory demands and expectations, C-suite executives are relying on their real estate teams to develop a unified reporting strategy for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. There is also a growing need to monitor and lower Scope 3 emissions, leading to new strategic partnerships and sustainable energy practices. Real estate leaders can utilize new technologies for tracking and measuring data to improve operations and discover cost-saving insights through lower energy use and carbon emissions. In the long run, a regular and scalable reporting process will enable mining and minerals companies to charge a premium for their products due to value created by decarbonization.
Compliance and Risk Management

Securing long-term value and growth requires mining and minerals companies to go beyond standard “license to operate” compliance requirements. Firms need to evaluate and consider the impact of their operations on local communities, including protecting culturally significant sites and improving outcomes for indigenous peoples. An integrated compliance and risk management program allows leaders and decision-makers to monitor compliance and mitigate risk across their portfolios while ensuring compliance with local and regional nuances. The digital transformation allows mining and minerals companies to create an efficient and insightful program of compliance excellence that builds stakeholder trust and will enable leaders to focus on future growth.
Site Safety and Employee Experience

Site and employee safety has always been a priority for mining and minerals companies; however, stricter regulations mean organizations need a consistent approach to advance the vision of zero incidents. As they companies move into new markets, building a skilled workforce is vital for seizing opportunities. This is achieved through re-skilling and cross-training, improving productivity and reducing accidents. Investments in site upgrades and amenities enhance recruitment, retention, and inclusivity.
Portfolio and Site Performance

An effective portfolio and asset optimization program requires consistent performance measurement that provides business leaders with insights to deliver on stakeholder expectations while allowing facility and site managers to quickly adapt to opportunities and challenges at the local or site level. By embracing digital transformation, mining and minerals companies can measure critical metrics, such as productivity and carbon emissions, across disparate data sources. Technology that provides a scalable approach to benchmarking will help leaders holistically assess the performance of existing sites and assets while applying insights to quickly and efficiently bring new facilities online.

Common Pitfalls for Mining Facilities

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

Navigating rapid change and economic uncertainty can be challenging, especially for mining and minerals companies that are expected to show measurable progress towards sustainability initiatives and identify long-term growth opportunities by securing sustainable materials sources needed to fuel the changing demand of end users. Real estate and facilities teams are increasingly asked to deliver on business objectives that span geographies and asset types, but face a myriad of inconsistencies in service delivery, measurement and reporting. Identifying pitfalls early in the strategic planning process can mitigate risk and help CRE leaders obtain organizational alignment and focus on future opportunities.

Common Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them

Not Engaging All Stakeholders Throughout the Strategy-Planning Process

Engaging all stakeholders early and at pivotal stages guarantees that all requirements and concerns are addressed, mitigating risks and pinpointing activities for long-term value creation. Without a holistic approach to strategic planning and execution, organizations might be inclined to chase short-term benefits at the cost of innovation and future potential. In the post-pandemic landscape, mining and minerals' real estate and facilities teams are under increased pressure from executive leadership to cater to changing workforce needs, like recruitment and retention, and to make headway towards decarbonization. The success of these efforts hinges on alignment within the executive suite and overall organizational commitment.
Delaying Investment in Digital Transformation While Waiting for Market Stabilization

Mining companies must proactively invest in strategies that address immediate challenges and create long-term impact across all business areas. For real estate leaders, this involves investing in tools that provide leadership with insights for resource allocation and securing organizational commitment. Merely reporting progress towards sustainability and decarbonization is insufficient; investors expect companies to demonstrate how these strategies will generate long-term value, including operational efficiencies and sustainable sourcing.
Pursuing Short-Term Gains at the Expense of Long-Term Value

Rather than pursuing short-term cost savings, mining companies should prioritize investing in technologies that offer long-term value and provide insights into future growth opportunities. In the post-pandemic era, companies need to reassess organizational design to meet current needs and future opportunities. For real estate and facilities teams, portfolio optimization isn't just about reducing assets, but improving efficiency and unlocking hidden capital. With investors demanding proof of long-term value and the impact of decarbonization efforts, CRE leaders should look beyond reactive measurement and evaluate opportunities across the supply chain, including value from Scope 3 reductions.
Disparate Measurement and Reporting Structures That Lack Integration, Transparency and Holistic Portfolio Insights

Amid rapid change, economic uncertainties, and rising stakeholder expectations, mining companies need to revamp and invest in integrated, real-time reporting systems that offer a comprehensive view of their portfolio, enabling growth opportunities and risk mitigation. Overlooking operational performance metrics can hinder long-term growth. Without a scalable approach to measurement and reporting, real estate and facilities leaders risk misallocating resources and falling short of investor and stakeholder expectations relating to decarbonization, sustainable growth, and new sources of value.

Realizing Value in Your Portfolio

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

CBRE understands that each client and each portfolio is unique, and we offer solutions that flex and span based on your organizational goals. Whether supporting a global portfolio or assisting with local operational needs, we have the products and services for mining and minerals companies to ensure cost control, operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction and right-sized solutions that will help you succeed in the new-energy economy.

Operational Excellence With CBRE

Integrated Facilities Management

Our global operating model is hard services-led, empowered by technology, and able to leverage the best supplier partners. Strengthened by our rigorous training program, facilities teams will expertly manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of facilities infrastructure as well as IT hardware and software. Advanced monitoring and analytics improve the efficiency of your energy retail assets to reduce costs and carbon emissions, and increase reliability through asset tracking, work order management, and lifecycle planning. Asset refurbishment programs ensure response time for asset repairs, minimizes costs and extends the life of equipment. Learn more about integrated facilities management.
Smart FM Solutions

Achieve increased efficiency and operational reliability while reducing carbon and lowering cost with connected building automation, IoT, and data analytics solutions that leverage people, processes, and integrated technology. CBRE’s Smart FM platform includes virtual maintenance, automated maintenance and dynamic services. Learn more about CBRE’s Smart FM Solutions.
Workplace Safety and Employee Wellbeing

We endeavor to operate our business in accordance with Global Health, Safety and Environment (“HSE”) Management Standards. These standards provide a solid framework for eliminating or mitigating potential causes of harm to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and service partners, protecting the environment in which we operate and, at the same time, safeguarding the property and equipment under our care.
Metrology & Calibration (Lab Services)

Our comprehensive metrology and calibration solutions are globally accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Our services include on-site, ship-in-ship-out, and account-based calibration, as well as customized gage programs and calibration database services. We offer consulting services to help you design a calibration program that meets your specific needs and ensures that your equipment is always in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Project Management and Project & Program Management Office (PMO)

Our team uses an optimized service delivery process to manage every aspect of your project’s budget, schedule and scope and protect your interests throughout the entire real estate journey. The Project & Program Management Office (PMO) acts as an extension of a client's organization to standardize and provide project-related governance across a defined program, geography or region. The PMO also facilitates or directly coordinates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques. This centralized control results in a collaborative environment with consistent project execution, supply chain management, rigorous fiscal governance, and a commitment to innovation. Learn more about CBRE’s Project Management solutions.
Sustainability Solutions

Strategically action your goals for carbon abatement, energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction across your entire operation through a programmatic approach, starting with insights from sustainability data to roadmap creation and execution. Zero from CBRE™ is here to help your business realize its sustainability commitments, in the most pragmatic and cost-effective way possible. Our team of experts offers a comprehensive approach, one that is already helping hundreds of companies to effectively plan, deploy and measure success in their transition to a low-carbon economy. Learn more about CBRE’s sustainability solutions. Learn more about CBRE’s sustainability solutions.
Data & Technology (Business Analytics)

Data and insights are core to our business and ability to drive great client outcomes. We use an approach centered on data normalization, automation and integration to solve the most complex big data dilemmas that real estate leaders face. From gathering information across disparate systems to ensuring data accuracy, our team is designed to interpret data to inform meaningful strategic decisions. Learn more about CBRE’s data and technology platform.

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Senior Managing Director

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Nabil Kiblawi

Sector VP

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Loh Wei Loon

GWS Sector Director, Energy & Resources, APAC

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Optimizing Your Mining and Minerals Assets

Optimize Your Operations and Decarbonize Your Portfolio Through an Integrated Facilities Strategy

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

An Integrated Strategy Includes These Components:

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Portfolio and Site Optimization

Workplace Safety and Employee Experience

Mergers & Acquisitions

Digital Transformation

Addressing the Challenges of Today While Meeting the Demands of Tomorrow Requires Measuring Performance

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

Key Success Metrics for Your Mining Facilities

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Compliance and Risk Management

Site Safety and Employee Experience

Portfolio and Site Performance

Common Pitfalls for Mining Facilities

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

Common Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them

Not Engaging All Stakeholders Throughout the Strategy-Planning Process

Delaying Investment in Digital Transformation While Waiting for Market Stabilization

Pursuing Short-Term Gains at the Expense of Long-Term Value

Disparate Measurement and Reporting Structures That Lack Integration, Transparency and Holistic Portfolio Insights

Realizing Value in Your Portfolio

Need a Framework for Operating Your Mining and Minerals Facilities?

Operational Excellence With CBRE

Integrated Facilities Management

Smart FM Solutions

Workplace Safety and Employee Wellbeing

Metrology & Calibration (Lab Services)

Project Management and Project & Program Management Office (PMO)

Sustainability Solutions

Data & Technology (Business Analytics)

Contact Us

Contacts

Chris Friar

Nabil Kiblawi

Loh Wei Loon