In today's mining industry perhaps, no subject is discussed as widely as the so-called energy transition. This is the massive task of restructuring global energy production and distribution in order to achieve the rapid decarbonisa-tion demanded through governmental climate commitments. A low-carbon electricity grid, and the electrification of almost all trans port and industry, will need to take place on an eye-wateringly tight time frame if the terms of the legally-binding Paris agreement are to be met.