Day Two of Copper to the World 2025 kept momentum strong, with a focus on the practical technologies shaping the copper industry’s future. One of the highlights was the Technology Spotlight sessions, proudly sponsored by Verbrec, which showcased cutting-edge solutions driving productivity, sustainability, and smarter decision-making across the copper mining value chain.

Verbrec in the Spotlight

Representing Verbrec, Erik Vandenberg, General Manager Growth & Energy Transition, delivered an engaging presentation in Breakout Stream 2: Energy Solutions for Copper Mining. His talk, “Unlocking Hidden Value in Copper ROM Stockpiles”, addressed a challenge faced by many mining operations: the limitations of traditional spreadsheet-based approaches to stockpile management.

Erik outlined how these outdated methods often overlook critical variables such as spatial complexity, time-based changes, and reclaiming patterns, all of which directly influence grade consistency, throughput, and recovery.

Introducing StacksOn™

To overcome these challenges, Erik introduced StacksOn™, Verbrec’s advanced 3D stockpile modelling solution. Built in collaboration with BHP and already proven to deliver more than US$13M in annual uplift in iron ore operations, StacksOn™ is now primed to transform copper stockpile management.

By providing real-time visibility and predictive modelling, StacksOn™ enables tighter blend control, higher recovery, and reduced risk of off-spec shipments, ultimately unlocking hidden value across processing operations.

Key Takeaways

• The cost of poor visibility is high: Relying on assumptions and averages in stockpile modelling can silently drain millions in lost efficiency and recovery.
• Technology is the enabler: Advanced 3D modelling provides the accuracy needed to optimise feed consistency and maximise financial returns.
• StacksOn™ is ready for copper: Having already proven its value in iron ore, the solution is well-positioned to deliver measurable gains across the copper industry.

Looking Ahead

Practical, data-driven tools are reshaping copper mining, unlocking efficiencies from pit to port. Verbrec is proud to help drive this transformation, enabling smarter, more sustainable operations and supporting the industry’s shift to a value-driven future.