BHP, the global leader in mining, has outlined its plans for decarbonization in its recent investor briefing. The company aims to reduce operational emissions by at least 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In Chile, BHP plans to implement trolley assist for fleet decarbonization, starting with diesel trolley and Read More
Anglo American is leading a comprehensive study to determine the economic feasibility and benefits of deploying a green hydrogen valley or hub in Chile's Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The study, to be conducted jointly by a number of public and private stakeholders, aims to identify potential applications of green hydrogen, address gaps in its development, and Read More
The entire amount of 308,653 MwH of electricity consumed in 2020 by the Minera Valle Central (MVC) copper operation near Rancagua in Chile came from renewable sources. MVC, which is 100% owned by TSX-listed Amerigo Resources Ltd, produces copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate as a by-product by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente Read More
Chilean copper mine Compania Minera Dona Ines de Collahuasi SCM, also known as Collahuasi, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with solar power producer Sonnedix for the delivery of 150 GWh per year. The PPA is for a 24/7 supply of 100% renewable energy according to a statement from Sonnedix. Collahuasi is the second-largest Read More
Teck Resources has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with AES Corp for the supply of 118MW of renewable energy to the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) copper mining project in Chile. The renewable energy agreement will be effective January 2022 through October 2042 and will account for more than half of QB2’s total operating power Read More
The biggest mining names in Chile are tying up long-term renewable energy supply arrangements as power needs trend higher. Here are statistics that show the importance of mining in Chile. The country is the world’s number one producer of copper, iodine, molybdenum, and rhenium, and the #2 producer of lithium. Mining contributes 10% to Chile’s GDP, Read More
Mining major Anglo American will buy up to 3TWh of renewable energy annually from Enel Generación Chile, a subsidiary of energy group Enel. Effective 2021, Enel will power Anglo's Los Bronces and El Soldado copper mines, as well as the Chagres smelter, for ten years. Enel will use only renewable sources for this energy. The agreement, Read More
Canadian-based Lundin Mining Corporation has signed an 18-year contract with AES Gener to provide 1,100 GWh of renewable energy, per year, to its Candelaria Mine Complex in Chile. The contract, due to start in 2023, gives Minera Candelaria access to long-term renewable energy, resulting in decreased electricity costs and accelerating Lundin's transition to a more sustainable mining operation. AES Gener Read More
Chilean mining giant Antofagasta is taking significant steps to increase the amount of renewable energy being used by its operations. Currently, around 21 percent of all Antofagasta's power comes from renewables, with that number increasing to over 50 percent at their main mining site at Los Pelambres. Not willing to rest on its environmental laurels, Antofagasta has Read More
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
