Gold Fields is exploring the feasibility of installing more wind and solar power at its South Deep gold mine. The company is planning to install 10,000 solar photovoltaic panels at the mine in 2023, along with 30-40 MW of wind energy to supplement the solar farm. This was revealed by Interim CEO Martin Preece at the Read More
South African mining companies are likely to embark on renewable energy projects worth $3.8 billion in the near future to take advantage of the South African government’s landmark decision in 2021 to increase the licensing threshold for embedded generation projects from 1 MW to 100 MW. This outlay would encompass up to 3,900 MW of wind, Read More
Gold mining company Gold Fields will rely on green energy sources to achieve two-thirds of its planned 2030 emissions reductions, CEO Chris Griffith revealed in an interview with Energy and Mines. Now considered a leader in the application of renewables in mines, Gold Fields will build on the success of its high profile renewable projects at Read More
Gold mining company Gold Fields Limited has committed to a set of key environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2030. ESG now constitutes one of the three pillars for the company’s business strategy. Published December 1, these ESG commitments for 2030 span decarbonisation; tailings management; water stewardship; safety, health and environment; gender diversity; and stakeholder Read More
To achieve its emission targets, the mining industry is looking for large-sized, innovative solutions for the supply of renewable energy. Successful implementation of reliable, cost-effective clean energy projects in the harsh conditions at mines is encouraging other industries across the globe to adopt similar solutions. (Canadian Mining Journal) U.K.-based Aggreko, a world-leading provider of mobile and Read More
APA, which owns and operates a solar/gas/battery hybrid power solution for the Gruyere Gold Mine in Western Australia, has awarded the solar farm component of the project to Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd (Juwi). Juwi is the Brisbane-based subsidiary of German renewable energy specialist juwi AG, which has built more than 2,500 MW of wind projects Read More
Gold Fields Limited’s proposed 40 MW solar PV plant at its South Deep gold mining operation in Gauteng, South Africa may finally see the light of day. The electricity sub-committee of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), at its virtual meeting on February 5 recommended the company’s license application for approval by the Energy Read More
APA, a leading Australian energy group, will install a renewable energy hybrid microgrid at the Gruyere Gold Mine in Western Australia, according to International Mining. Gruyere is a 50:50 JV between Gold Road Resources Ltd and Gold Fields Limited. “The success of the recently completed renewable energy projects at our Agnew and Granny Smith mines has Read More
Gold Fields, the South Africa-based gold mining company, pioneered a mix of solar, wind, battery storage, and back-up gas generation at its Agnew mine near Leinster, Western Australia. This hybrid system, commissioned in May, is now stable with renewables providing a 54% share on average annually. James Koerting, Gold Field Australia’s manager of electrical operations, said Read More
Energy and Mines Magazine Issue 18 is now available. The 40-page issue comprises 3 feature articles To download - click here 5 Key Takeaways from the 2019 Energy and Mines World Congress Whether or not mines will decarbonize is no longer a question. "If we don't do something different on energy, we won't be in business Read More
