This is an interesting study on the energy challenges for grid-tied and remote sites. Faced with the rising costs and inconvenience of diesel, African Barrick Gold first chose to take energy from the local electric supply company. However the utility proved to be unreliable and grid performance issues have now led African Barrick Gold to embrace Read More
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, led by The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, has announced a Trade Mission to South Africa and Tanzania with a focus on renewables, mining, energy, oil and gas. The Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg, June 23-24, organised by Energy and Mines (part of Canadian Clean Energy Conferences) will Read More
In this 50-minute discussion, energy and project leaders from Kinross, Barrick Gold, Sandspring Resources and Rio Tinto discuss how they are weighing the benefits and risks of integrating renewable technologies in to their energy mix.
An excellent presentation from Barrick Gold's Director of Power Projects, Scott Fraser, detailing the strategy, options and outcomes of integrating renewable energy in to mine site operations.
