Vale, a mining company based in Brazil, has successfully manufactured iron ore pellets without the use of coal on an industrial scale for the first time. In lieu of traditional coal, Vale utilized biocarbon derived from biomass to produce the pellets. During this pilot project, which was conducted in February in Minas Gerais state, Vale produced Read More
“Mining is the main driver of Chilean economy and renewables are going to play a key role in its growth,” says Luis Vega Muñoz, Minera Tres Valles Sub General Manager. Minera Tres Valles is a junior Chilean copper producer and one of the very few mining companies whose energy supply comes entirely from renewable sources. The Read More
In the run up to the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition, March 6-7 Santiago Chile, Energy and Mines has interviewed a number of key speakers to provide some insight in to the motivations and drivers for the use of renewables in Chilean mines. Gonzalo Araujo, SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile What are the main challenges Read More
Are you still under the misapprehension that solar power is more expensive than traditional sources of energy? Think again. Two really interesting articles this week underlines the reality. Global solar dominance in sight as science trumps fossil fuels outlines the shift to solar around the world and the threat to traditional sources. Some great quotes from this Read More
