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
Doña Inés de Collahuasi is the world’s second largest copper mine. The mine is located at an altitude of 4,000 to 4,800m and is located approximately 200 km from sea. In 2011-12 the mine released another tender for Solar PV with a PPA for 60 GWh/year which was won by the Spanish developer SolarPack who developed the 23.5 MWac Almonte Solar plant. Read More
Chile’s Collahuasi mine is pursuing a large power tender with a particular focus on renewable energy, Reuters reported citing a source. “Collahuasi is carrying out a private request for bids for 1,200 GWh (gigawatt hours) of annual energy and approximately 150 megawatts of power, to be delivered starting in the year 2020,” the source said. Another Read More
SANTIAGO, CHILE -- February 28, 2016 --- On May 16-18, senior mining leaders from Chile and Argentina will meet with international renewable energy, finance and government experts to explore affordable and sustainable energy solutions at the 2nd annual Energy and Mines Santiago Summit. Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural Summit, this year’s event will Read More
APRIL 7, 2015 ---- The Honorable Máximo Pacheco Matte, Energy Minister of Chile is confirmed to provide the opening keynote at the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition on May 6-7 at the Marriott Santiago. The Minister will address the potential areas of collaboration for mining and renewable energy in Chile. This high-caliber Summit marks the Read More
Providing insight and cross-technology detail including wind, solar PV, CSP, hydroelectric and biodiesel for both grid tied and remote mine operations, the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition, Santiago, May 6-7, will feature 10 mine – renewable energy case studies. The presentations will cover the project drivers, implementation issues, financial arrangements and operational details of case Read More
Chilean mines face a clear challenge: the country is running short on energy and prices are very high. In a market review published this week (and available to download below) mining and renewables experts, including representatives from Collahuasi, SolarReserve, SMA, and Enermine, discuss the appetite for renewables projects in the Chilean mining sector.
Following sold-out Summits in Toronto and Johannesburg, Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of the next Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition taking place May 6-7 in Santiago. The Summit will explore the tremendous potential for large-scale projects for grid-tied Chilean mines and hybrid solutions for remote mining operations. Hatch is the Principal Read More
