Mexico

Telson Mining Corporation Signs Green Energy Agreement for Campo Morado Mine

2019-02-12T05:22:01+00:00

As of October 31st, the Telson Mining Corporation has signed into effect a 10-year term "take-or-pay" renewable power purchase agreement with solar provider Energia Solar. This “Green Energy Agreement” will provide electricity to Telson's Campo Morado mine, an underground multi-metal mine located in Mexico and capable of processing 2,500 tonnes of ore per day. Telson expects to see significant energy cost-savings through the Read More

Telson Mining Corporation Signs Green Energy Agreement for Campo Morado Mine2019-02-12T05:22:01+00:00

Renewable energy offers mines more benefits than just environmental sustainability

2019-02-12T06:32:39+00:00

Credit: Mining.comIn light of both rising diesel prices and a broader emphasis on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, the mining industry is increasingly considering the adoption of renewable energy generation. However, while the environmental impact and social license to operate remain important considerations for mines, cost savings on energy and logistics remain the primary driver for renewables integration. Commenting on Read More

Renewable energy offers mines more benefits than just environmental sustainability2019-02-12T06:32:39+00:00

Largest Solar Thermal Plant in North America Begins Operations at Mexican Peñoles’ Mine

2019-02-16T11:07:13+00:00

The largest solar thermal plant in North America is now supplying power to Industrias Peñoles’ Milpillas copper mine in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, reports BNamericas. The project was installed by Denmark’s solar heating specialist Arcon-Sunmark. The plant has a collector field of 6.270 m2 with a total capacity of 8,600MWh/y, according to Flemming Jørgensen, Read More

Largest Solar Thermal Plant in North America Begins Operations at Mexican Peñoles’ Mine2019-02-16T11:07:13+00:00

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource

2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

June 29, 2016 ---- Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of its Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource Renewable Energy. The Congress will take place November 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto and will bring together an international audience of mining, renewables, government and finance experts. This is the 4th annual Read More

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

Siemens, Gamesa to form world’s largest wind farm business

2019-02-18T11:02:04+00:00

Via: Reuters Siemens and Spain's Gamesa agreed on Friday to create the world's biggest builder of windfarms, with the German company paying 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion) for a majority stake in the combined business. The group would bring together Siemens' strength in offshore wind power and Gamesa's leading role in developing markets. Months in the Read More

Siemens, Gamesa to form world’s largest wind farm business2019-02-18T11:02:04+00:00

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview

2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

Desplazarse hacia abajo para la versión en español In Chile, low energy prices and commodity pressure have challenged new renewables partnerships with mines. However, this environment is changing, and local experts report that now is the time to form partnerships with mines because the business case for renewables is strong and the sector is recovering. (click Read More

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

CSP for mines: Baseload and Storage a Must for Extractive Industry

2019-02-19T12:21:35+00:00

Joel Link is SolarReserve’s Vice President of Development. He is responsible for business development and power marketing of large scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) energy projects throughout the Americas and Asia. In addition to his development role, Link also leads expansion of the company’s activities for on and off-grid solar thermal and PV solutions uniquely Read More

CSP for mines: Baseload and Storage a Must for Extractive Industry2019-02-19T12:21:35+00:00

Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels – confirmed

2019-02-26T09:02:24+00:00

Are you still under the misapprehension that solar power is more expensive than traditional sources of energy? Think again. Two really interesting articles this week underlines the reality. Global solar dominance in sight as science trumps fossil fuels outlines the shift to solar around the world and the threat to traditional sources. Some great quotes from this Read More

Solar power cheaper than fossil fuels – confirmed2019-02-26T09:02:24+00:00