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Australian Mining Operator IGO Awards All-Electric Mine Study To ABB-Perenti Combine

2023-06-19T18:57:10+00:00

ABB and mining services group Perenti have been awarded a contract by Australian mine operator IGO Ltd. to conduct an all-electric mine study for the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia. The collaboration aims to design the optimal electrification plan for the underground mine, covering aspects such as mine design optimization, fleet selection, power distribution, and Read More

Australian Mining Operator IGO Awards All-Electric Mine Study To ABB-Perenti Combine2023-06-19T18:57:10+00:00

ABB Wins First Mode Order Of ESS Batteries Totaling 2.6 Mwh For Zero-Emission Mining Haul Trucks

2023-05-15T19:52:10+00:00

ABB has been chosen by First Mode to supply energy storage systems for a fleet of zero-emission mining haulage trucks. The project aims to demonstrate ABB’s capacity to help companies electrify transportation and eliminate the use of diesel fuel in the mining sector. First Mode ordered 80 ABB BORDLINE ESS batteries based on lithium-ion battery technology. Read More

ABB Wins First Mode Order Of ESS Batteries Totaling 2.6 Mwh For Zero-Emission Mining Haul Trucks2023-05-15T19:52:10+00:00

Eight Finalists In Global Innovation Challenge For Haul Truck Charging Systems

2022-05-12T18:03:49+00:00

Eight technology innovators have made it to the finish line in the Charge On Innovation Challenge, which focuses on novel electric truck charging solutions, a prerequisite for the electrification of haul truck fleets in mines. BHP, Rio Tinto, and Vale are the founding patrons of the Challenge, which was facilitated by GHD, a leading professional services Read More

Eight Finalists In Global Innovation Challenge For Haul Truck Charging Systems2022-05-12T18:03:49+00:00

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact

2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

Off-grid mines can slash fuel requirements and CO2 emissions by up to 28% by using microgrids that combine solar power, battery storage, and diesel generators, according to a new study. The ABB report, Reducing Energy Costs and Environmental Impacts of Off-Grid Mines, outlines how microgrids can help miners generate a reliable power supply and trim emissions Read More

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

Announcing the Energy and Mines Australia Summit

2019-02-15T12:33:57+00:00

Energy and Mines is delighted to announce its 10th Summit focused on connecting the mining and renewables sectors. The Energy and Mines Australia Summit will take place June 29-30, at the Pan Pacific Perth and will focus on cost-effective, reliable, low-carbon power solutions for mines. Against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate on the country’s Read More

Announcing the Energy and Mines Australia Summit2019-02-15T12:33:57+00:00

Renewable energy solutions for the mining sector – project developers discuss their experiences

2019-02-26T09:21:38+00:00

This discussion session involves a group of renewable energy project developers and solution providers that are active in the mining space. What are their experiences of integrating renewable assets in to mining operations? What business models/power purchase agreements are they deploying? Where are the current barriers for the further development of similar projects? The discussion involves Read More

Renewable energy solutions for the mining sector – project developers discuss their experiences2019-02-26T09:21:38+00:00

De-risking the development and integration of renewable energy

2019-02-26T10:07:38+00:00

The renewable energy and mining space is seeing the development of interesting solutions from new partnerships. One such example is  Mainstream Renewable Power and ABB. In this presentation Alan Langworthy (ABB) and Denis Hickie (Mainstream) provide insight into the drivers for renewables integration in the mining sector and why the developer/engineering firm partnership provides an interesting Read More

De-risking the development and integration of renewable energy2019-02-26T10:07:38+00:00