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Barloworld to install 7 MW solar power facility at Namibia mine

2019-02-13T13:52:09+00:00

Otjikoto Mine – Namibia. Image courtesy of B2Gold website Vancouver-based gold producer B2Gold will build a 7MW solar power plant at its Otjikoto mine in Namibia, Engineering News reports. Installation is already under way, with completion scheduled for early 2018. Once online, it will reduce reliance on the heavy fuel oil-fired power plant that currently powers Read More

Barloworld to install 7 MW solar power facility at Namibia mine2019-02-13T13:52:09+00:00

Caterpillar goes green with solar energy in Green Valley

2019-02-18T11:24:30+00:00

One of the world's largest construction supply companies is going greener. Caterpillars' Tucson Proving Ground launched a renewable energy microgrid today. The grid uses hundreds of solar panels to help save energy and protect the environment. Read the article and check the video here

Caterpillar goes green with solar energy in Green Valley2019-02-18T11:24:30+00:00

AurCrest Gold Signs Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation to Develop up to 40 MWs of Renewable Energy

2019-02-18T12:18:28+00:00

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 23, 2016) - AurCrest Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "AurCrest") (TSX VENTURE:AGO) is pleased to announce that the Company, along with Wiigwaasaatig Energy Inc. ("Wiigwaasaatig"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AurCrest, has entered into a Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation (the "LOI") for mutual collaboration to develop up to a Read More

AurCrest Gold Signs Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation to Develop up to 40 MWs of Renewable Energy2019-02-18T12:18:28+00:00

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"

2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

Caterpillar Inc. published its annual Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions. Recognizing Caterpillar’s 90-year history as a global leader of sustainable progress, the report – titled “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving.” – highlights the company’s aggressive efforts to manage through a challenging business cycle by focusing on cost management and Read More

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

Caterpillar Invests In Powerhive

2019-02-18T13:40:27+00:00

Move will help Cat develop off-grid energy access Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has made an equity investment in Powerhive, a Berkeley, California, U.S.A.-based energy solutions provider for emerging markets. Powerhive, founded in 2011, also has offices in Nairobi and Manila, and received early backing from First Solar. Powerhive develops Read More

Caterpillar Invests In Powerhive2019-02-18T13:40:27+00:00

Renewable energy opportunities rise as costs slide and solutions grow

2019-02-18T10:28:30+00:00

By Simon Rees, for Creamer Media's Mining Weekly TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Despite the tie-up between the renewables market and the mining sector being dynamic and exciting, the high levels of upfront capital expenditure (capex) needed to install and operate renewable components and storage solutions remained a significant impediment to uptake. “There’s a lot of uncertainty during Read More

Renewable energy opportunities rise as costs slide and solutions grow2019-02-18T10:28:30+00:00

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.

2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

“Mining companies are looking at ways to reduce their operating expenses in light of the downturn in the industry,” says Rick Rathe, Managing Director at Caterpillar, Inc. Given that 20-30 percent of operational expenses at most mines are related to energy costs, finding innovative energy solutions is appealing, he contends. “In this environment of cost-cutting and Read More

Taking Microgrids Beyond “Science Project” to the Next Level: Caterpillar.2019-02-19T13:10:29+00:00

B.C. Energy Minister to provide keynote at renewables for mines summit.

2019-09-02T17:23:54+00:00

October 1, 2015, Toronto, ON - The Honourable Bill Bennett, BC Minister of Energy and Mines, is confirmed to provide a keynote presentation at the 3rd annual Energy and Mines Toronto Summit taking place October 22-23. Minister Bennett will discuss potential collaboration between the mining and renewable energy sectors to drive down operational energy costs for Read More

B.C. Energy Minister to provide keynote at renewables for mines summit.2019-09-02T17:23:54+00:00

Free webinar: How can renewables help meet the energy challenges of remote mining operations in today’s challenged business environment?

2019-02-20T11:02:40+00:00

Join leading mining and renewables experts for a webinar next Thursday October 8th at 11.00 AM EST - click here to sign up. This hour-long webinar will offer current insight from Caterpillar, the leading supplier of diesel generators to the mining sector, on the business pressures and energy priorities of the mining sector. It will also Read More

Free webinar: How can renewables help meet the energy challenges of remote mining operations in today’s challenged business environment?2019-02-20T11:02:40+00:00

Mining leaders prepare for Toronto Summit to understand energy savings potential of renewables

2019-09-02T17:24:36+00:00

The global mining sector is facing a tough business environment with low commodity pricing, rising energy costs and constraints, increasingly remote locations and heightened stakeholder opposition. In this environment, the need to reduce operational power costs and gain stakeholder buy-in is critical to success and mining leaders are increasingly interested in the role that renewable energy Read More

Mining leaders prepare for Toronto Summit to understand energy savings potential of renewables2019-09-02T17:24:36+00:00