Africa

Case study: Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African Mine

2019-02-22T13:56:59+00:00

The following excellent and detailed case study of a West African mine - renewables feasibility was written by Renergetica. To meet and discuss this project at the Johannesburg Renewables and Mining Summit contact Marco Giannettoni from Renergetica at marco.giannettoni@renergetica.it Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African mine There are several reasons why renewables are good Read More

Case study: Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African Mine2019-02-22T13:56:59+00:00

The Tipping Point: African Mines are Ready to Move Ahead with Renewables 

2019-02-22T14:03:19+00:00

In this week’s speaker Q&A, Ira Green, Managing Partner of GG Energy Holdings discusses the opportunities for renewables integration for African mine operators. Green will be speaking at the upcoming Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition next week in Johannesburg. Q: What has changed in the last 12 months in terms of the appetite of African Read More

The Tipping Point: African Mines are Ready to Move Ahead with Renewables 2019-02-22T14:03:19+00:00

Caterpillar Q&A: Introducing Hybrid Microgrid Solutions

2019-02-26T10:45:45+00:00

Akram Elhenawy, Global Mining Key Accounts Manager for the electric power division of Caterpillar, believes that the mining industry in Africa is increasingly ready for renewable solutions. As storage solutions improve, he’s convinced that mines will look to trusted providers for a total integrated solution that can guarantee service for the next 20 years — and Read More

Caterpillar Q&A: Introducing Hybrid Microgrid Solutions2019-02-26T10:45:45+00:00

Why renewables are now a competitive alternative for mines in Africa

2019-02-26T10:47:30+00:00

With prices at grid parity in many countries renewables are now an attractive alternative  for mines across Africa. In this thought-leader interview, SunEdison’s General Manager for South Africa, Enrique Collado, outlines the opportunities and barriers to further renewables deployment. Complete the form below to download the interview

Why renewables are now a competitive alternative for mines in Africa2019-02-26T10:47:30+00:00

The evolving landscape for mine-renewables partnerships in Africa

2019-02-26T10:49:48+00:00

"When you add a power system that is reliable and stable, then the savings are significant" In this Q&A interview, Siemens' Jean-Charles Brun provides an upbeat assessment on the potential for renewables in off-grid mines in Africa. As Jean-Charles discusses, there are challenges related to project time-scale and finance but the drivers for these projects (the Read More

The evolving landscape for mine-renewables partnerships in Africa2019-02-26T10:49:48+00:00

Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore – Speaker Q&A – Reducing diesel dependency

2019-02-25T06:24:30+00:00

Christo Oliver is Principal Electrical Engineer at Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore. He is participating in a panel discussion on how mines are looking to secure their power supplies for their operations at the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition on July 1-2 at the Hilton, Johannesburg. Here he discusses the mine’s energy challenges, consumption and Read More

Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore – Speaker Q&A – Reducing diesel dependency2019-02-25T06:24:30+00:00

Powering African Mines: What Role Will Renewables Play in Addressing Mining’s Current Power Crisis?

2019-02-26T10:54:27+00:00

In an article published this week featuring interviews with Anglo American Platinum, Cronimet, Acacia, Shanta Mining, BR Energy, International Finance Corp., MCD International, and Primus Power, Energy and Mines’ spotlight on Africa looks at the increasing interest in renewables for addressing load shedding and diesel reliance and the challenges in making these projects bankable. “This is a very big challenge for Read More

Powering African Mines: What Role Will Renewables Play in Addressing Mining’s Current Power Crisis?2019-02-26T10:54:27+00:00

Microgrids for African Mines

2019-02-26T10:43:43+00:00

Microgrids for Mines: Establishing Solutions for African Operations “I’d say that for more than 80 percent of African countries the mines are eventually going to run off-grid,” - Grant Pattison, Chairman and CEO, NRG Renew Africa. In an industry interview published this week, Grant Pattison, Chairman and CEO, NRG Renew Africa offers a comprehensive overview of Read More

Microgrids for African Mines2019-02-26T10:43:43+00:00

2nd African Mining and Renewables Summit Launched

2019-02-25T07:13:56+00:00

Mining operators across Africa are facing severe energy shortages and price hikes and are now actively exploring new solutions, including renewables, to power off-grid and grid-connected operations. In this environment, the relevancy and urgency for mining and renewables decision-makers to meet and understand the potential for addressing mining’s power crisis in Africa cannot be understated. Energy Read More

2nd African Mining and Renewables Summit Launched2019-02-25T07:13:56+00:00

World Bank report stresses need for mining-power integration

2019-02-25T09:49:54+00:00

In a report published in the last few weeks the World Bank has urged African mining companies to improve their revenue and power supply by investing in local power suppliers rather than relying on their own. The Power of Mine report (download below) didn't consider the potential role of renewables in any depth and suggests mines Read More

World Bank report stresses need for mining-power integration2019-02-25T09:49:54+00:00
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