Arnoldus Mateo van den Hurk Mir, CEO of r4mining, is running a workshop on June 30th in Johannesburg titled: An introduction to mining for the renewables business. In this article, Arnold outlines why the present value proposition from the renewables sector doesn't gain traction within mining. The article also presents some ideas on how to better Read More
The following excellent and detailed case study of a West African mine - renewables feasibility was written by Renergetica. To meet and discuss this project at the Johannesburg Renewables and Mining Summit contact Marco Giannettoni from Renergetica at marco.giannettoni@renergetica.it Reducing all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of a West African mine There are several reasons why renewables are good Read More
In this week’s speaker Q&A, Ira Green, Managing Partner of GG Energy Holdings discusses the opportunities for renewables integration for African mine operators. Green will be speaking at the upcoming Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition next week in Johannesburg. Q: What has changed in the last 12 months in terms of the appetite of African Read More
With prices at grid parity in many countries renewables are now an attractive alternative for mines across Africa. In this thought-leader interview, SunEdison’s General Manager for South Africa, Enrique Collado, outlines the opportunities and barriers to further renewables deployment. Complete the form below to download the interview
"When you add a power system that is reliable and stable, then the savings are significant" In this Q&A interview, Siemens' Jean-Charles Brun provides an upbeat assessment on the potential for renewables in off-grid mines in Africa. As Jean-Charles discusses, there are challenges related to project time-scale and finance but the drivers for these projects (the Read More
Rob Lydan, the Director of Wind and Solar at global engineering firm Hatch has been on the mine-renewables journey from the start. It was discussions with Rob in 2012 that encouraged us at Energy and Mines to develop our global series of events (that Hatch, through Rob, has supported). Coincidentally, our efforts to create project opportunities Read More
Christo Oliver is Principal Electrical Engineer at Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore. He is participating in a panel discussion on how mines are looking to secure their power supplies for their operations at the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition on July 1-2 at the Hilton, Johannesburg. Here he discusses the mine’s energy challenges, consumption and Read More
In a Q&A interview published this week, Pattern Development’s CEO Mike Garland offers the lessons learned from partnering with Antofagasta and predicts how Chilean mining companies will expand their use of renewable energy in the future. Great quotes include from Mike Garland include: “Renewables are probably the least expensive option they [the mines] have. We’ll typically 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
Tom Georgis, Senior Vice President of Development, SolarReserve provides insight on SolarReserve’s large-scale baseload solution for a Chilean mine and the scope for further collaboration between mining and solar in the Chilean market. “Some miners will start with solar by integrating PV into their diesel power systems for fuel abatement,” he comments. “It’s a good way Read More
