ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR — November 2, 2026 — Newfoundland-based Angler Solutions (Angler) has partnered with UK-based io consulting (io) to bring international project development, engineering and techno-economic expertise, and advanced energy modelling to mining companies seeking to optimize energy infrastructure, improve operational performance and reduce costs to make informed decisions and invest in growth.
The partnership brings together Angler’s energy systems expertise and its proprietary Model for Energy Systems Optimization (MESO) with io’s international project development and industrial experience. Together, the companies will help mining operators and developers evaluate energy and infrastructure options, understand technical and commercial trade-offs, and develop integrated solutions that support project viability, production and long-term competitiveness.
Energy can determine whether a mining project moves forward, an operation remains competitive or an expansion delivers a return. Decisions about power supply, fuel and electrification have lasting impacts on production, operating costs and capital investment. As mining companies look to grow and reduce emissions, the challenge is finding energy solutions that lower costs, support production and deliver long-term value.
Angler and io bring these considerations together, helping clients identify practical options and build a clear investment case for moving forward.
“Mining companies need energy solutions that work for their operations and strengthen their business,” said Chad Fowlow, CEO, Angler Solutions. “Our partnership with io connects detailed energy modelling with the engineering and commercial understanding needed to make those decisions. We help clients understand their options, test the trade-offs and focus investment where it will have the greatest impact.”
The joint offer supports operating mines and projects in development. Services include:
- Energy strategy and systems modelling: Assessing current and future demand and comparing power, fuel and technology options against cost, reliability and emissions objectives.
- Operational performance improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and strengthen asset performance.
- Electrification and decarbonization: Evaluating practical pathways for equipment and infrastructure changes that support production and emissions goals.
- Project development and investment planning: Integrating technical, commercial and infrastructure considerations through feasibility studies, concept selection and techno-economic assessments to reduce project uncertainty, optimize investment decisions and establish a clear pathway towards execution
Angler’s Model for Energy Systems Optimization (MESO) platform helps clients evaluate how energy supply, storage, electrification and changing production demands interact across an operation. By comparing alternative configurations and operating scenarios, MESO helps identify trade-offs before major engineering and capital commitments are made.
“Successful projects start with the right decisions, supported by a clear understanding of the technical, commercial and operational factors that drive value” said Imran Esmail, CEO, io consulting. “By combining Angler’s advanced energy systems modelling with io’s project development and systems integration expertise, we can help mining companies evaluate their options, reduce uncertainty and develop practical, commercially viable solutions that support their long-term objectives.”
The partnership gives mining companies access to a locally connected team backed by international experience, with support tailored to each asset’s operating conditions, development stage and commercial priorities.
About Angler Solutions
Based in Newfoundland and Labrador, Angler Solutions is an innovation-driven consulting firm with international experience providing strategic advisory and project delivery services across the evolving energy and ocean technology sectors. Angler helps organizations assess complex energy choices through energy systems analysis, modelling and advisory services. Angler has developed MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization) which is a patented, AI/ML enhanced techno-economic modeling and optimization platform that supports the comparison of energy and technology scenarios to inform investment and operational planning.
About io consulting
Based in the United Kingdom, io consulting is a project architect and systems integrator specializing in front-end project development, techno-economic assessment and specialist engineering services. Established as a joint venture between Baker Hughes and McDermott, io combines independent consulting expertise with extensive international experience across the Energy, Chemicals & Resources, Energy Infrastructure and Industrial Decarbonisation sectors. With Decision Quality embedded in its approach, io helps clients navigate complex technical and commercial challenges, reduce project uncertainty and maximise long-term investment value.
