Barrick Gold

Barrick Gold Unveils 2022 Sustainability Report

2023-05-01T11:22:40+00:00

Barrick Gold Corporation's sustainability strategy is centered on achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the company's 2022 Sustainability Report. By using the SDGs as the central framework of its sustainability reporting, Barrick aims to link an integrated approach to sustainability management, avoiding siloed thinking and compliance-driven approaches. On environment, in terms of Read More

Barrick Gold Unveils 2022 Sustainability Report2023-05-01T11:22:40+00:00

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto

2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place December 10-11 at the Hilton Toronto. The 6th annual event is set to be the largest gathering of senior mining energy decision-makers and renewable energy experts with 300+ attendees expected. “Rising Read More

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

Antofagasta announces first mine to use 100% renewable energy

2019-02-12T06:06:19+00:00

Credit: Antofagasta Chilean copper mining group Antofagasta has signed a power supply agreement with utilities company Colbún to provide 100% renewable power to its Zaldivar mine. The open-pit, heap-leach copper oxide mine, located in Northern Chile, is a 50% joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick Gold. The 10-year agreement between Antofagasta and Colbún will power the mine through a mixture of hydro, Read More

Antofagasta announces first mine to use 100% renewable energy2019-02-12T06:06:19+00:00

Thirteen Mines Recognized for their Leadership in Renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards in Toronto

2019-02-16T11:54:53+00:00

Toronto, ON ---- November 22, 2016. Mining companies were awarded and celebrated last night for their investments in renewable energy at a glittering awards gala and dinner in Toronto. Mining companies from Canada, Chile, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa received awards for their investments in wind and solar technologies at the Energy and Mines Renewables and Read More

Thirteen Mines Recognized for their Leadership in Renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards in Toronto2019-02-16T11:54:53+00:00

Carbon pricing is pushing mines to look at renewables

2019-02-16T14:10:12+00:00

Carbon pricing is pushing mining leaders to consider renewable energy options as a way of further reducing GHG emissions and stabilizing energy costs. “Carbon pricing in Canada is having a major impact on the energy choices of mines,” comments Adrienne Baker, Director of Ottawa-based Energy and Mines, the leading information source for energy innovation in mining. Read More

Carbon pricing is pushing mines to look at renewables2019-02-16T14:10:12+00:00

Barrick Gold Sees ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing Around Cost-Effective Renewables

2019-02-16T10:20:36+00:00

Renewable energy sources have reached the stage, where they can reduce energy costs as well as emissions, Barrick Gold’s Senior Manager of Energy and GHG, Russell Blades, tells Energy and Mines. “We are seeing a ‘perfect storm’ brewing around renewables. Solar and energy storage are improving in efficiencies and reducing in costs. Renewables are already cost-effective Read More

Barrick Gold Sees ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing Around Cost-Effective Renewables2019-02-16T10:20:36+00:00

Digital Mines: Barrick Signs Deal with Cisco for ‘Digital Reinvention’

2019-02-18T06:32:08+00:00

The world's leading gold producer Barrick Gold is partnering up with the tech giant Cisco Systems Inc to take mining operations into the new digital era. The two signed a deal for the so-called “digital reinvention,” according to Barrick. The first steps of Barrick's digital reinvention will be taken at the Cortez mine in Nevada. “Barrick Read More

Digital Mines: Barrick Signs Deal with Cisco for ‘Digital Reinvention’2019-02-18T06:32:08+00:00

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource

2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

June 29, 2016 ---- Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of its Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource Renewable Energy. The Congress will take place November 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto and will bring together an international audience of mining, renewables, government and finance experts. This is the 4th annual Read More

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

Renewable energy, a great opportunity for mining (SPANISH)

2019-02-18T11:10:31+00:00

El mercado de las energías renovables se ha multiplicado al menos en los últimos dos años y la industria minera se ha alineado con su desarrollo debido a los menores costos que éstas les pueden significar, pero aún queda un camino por recorrer y una nueva normativa de transmisión que apunta a reducir precios y seguir Read More

Renewable energy, a great opportunity for mining (SPANISH)2019-02-18T11:10:31+00:00

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth

2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00

Via: Mining Weekly VANCOUVER/TORONTO – For the first time in five years, Barrick Gold and other bullion miners are getting ready to expand, breaking from their monologue on cutting costs and debt because of tumbling gold prices. Backed by healthier balance sheets, a 17% rise in the price of gold since January to $1 244 an Read More

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00