Today we published Issue 17 or Energy and Mines Magazine featuring 3 excellent articles. 11 recent renewables in mining projects In Issue 2 and Issue 8 of Energy and Mines Magazine we provided details of 17 recently announced renewables in mining projects. In this issue, we list another 11 projects involving the use of renewables in Read More
As part of their push to become a global leader in sustainable gold mining, Gold Fields has partnered with power company Aggreko to install a hybrid solar and battery generation system to provide electricity to the Granny Smith gold mine. Located near Laverton, Western Australia, the Granny Smith mine has so far produced over 1.2M ounces Read More
November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place December 10-11 at the Hilton Toronto. The 6th annual event is set to be the largest gathering of senior mining energy decision-makers and renewable energy experts with 300+ attendees expected. “Rising Read More
As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and additional benefits including carbon reductions and social license, major and mid-tier Australian mines are adopting renewables. South32 recently announced its 3MW solar farm for its Cannington mine in Queensland for which Read More
A massive new hybrid fuel project is coming to West Africa. Toronto-based gold producer Iamgold has plans to integrate a new solar plant with its existing 57 MW thermal power plant. When finished, Iamgold may boast the largest hybrid fuel project in the world. This won’t be the company’s first renewable energy project; Iamgold built a Read More
Toronto, ON ---- November 22, 2016. Mining companies were awarded and celebrated last night for their investments in renewable energy at a glittering awards gala and dinner in Toronto. Mining companies from Canada, Chile, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa received awards for their investments in wind and solar technologies at the Energy and Mines Renewables and Read More
The economics of renewables and emerging funding support for these technologies is something the resource sector should benefit from, says Tsakani Mthombeni, Group Head of Carbon and Energy for Gold Fields. “In 2015, the data suggested a marked reduction in cost for certain renewable energy technologies as well as increasing funding for these renewables,” he notes. Read More
The global mining sector recognizes the increasingly important role that renewable energy is playing in driving the competitiveness and sustainability of the resource sector. Over 40 senior mining leaders are already confirmed to meet with renewable energy experts at Energy and Mines World Congress on Nov 21-22 in Toronto. This is the 4th annual event focused Read More
Via LC News Record-low solar, wind and energy storage costs have caught the attention of mining companies looking for clean power. Until about eight months ago, rolling blackouts were a common occurrence in South Africa, where the national power grid is notorious for being unreliable and Eskom, the state-owned utility, has struggled to keep up with 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
