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Caterpillar To Develop A Zero-Emission, All-Electric Fleet For Nouveau Monde Graphite

2021-06-23T18:23:20+00:00

Caterpillar will develop, test, and produce Cat® “zero-emission machines” for Nouveau Monde’s Matawinie graphite mining project in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec, Canada. According to the agreement inked between the parties, Caterpillar will become the exclusive supplier of an all-electric mining fleet for deployment at the mine by 2028. Nouveau Monde Graphite (CVE: NOU) aims to develop Matawinie as Read More

Caterpillar To Develop A Zero-Emission, All-Electric Fleet For Nouveau Monde Graphite2021-06-23T18:23:20+00:00

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting

2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

In an effort to reduce the emissions cost of its products, consumer giant Apple has partnered with metal producers Rio-Tinto and Alcoa with the aim of commercializing a new technology to eliminate GHG emissions from aluminium smelting. As part of its pledge to eventually make all of its products from recycled or renewable materials, Apple has invested $10m in Read More

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

Mining industry starts to dig renewables

2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00

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

Mining industry starts to dig renewables2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00

Mining Association of Canada endorses national carbon price

2019-02-18T11:56:01+00:00

Via: The Globe and Mail Canada’s largest mining companies have endorsed the federal government’s effort to establish a national price on carbon pollution. The Mining Association of Canada is set to release Wednesday its proposal for a national climate policy, which recommends a “broad-based carbon price that is applicable to all sectors of the Canadian economy.” Read More

Mining Association of Canada endorses national carbon price2019-02-18T11:56:01+00:00

Grid, Mining Projects Highlight Energy Storage Potential

2019-02-25T07:01:30+00:00

Two recent announcements highlight the potential for advanced energy storage solutions to deliver financial savings to business and consumers, as well as address environmental and socioeconomic issues. According to proponents, the proposed energy storage projects – one in northeastern Pennsylvania and the other in northern Quebec – would significantly reduce fossil fuel use, accelerate integration of Read More

Grid, Mining Projects Highlight Energy Storage Potential2019-02-25T07:01:30+00:00

Video presentation: Wind-Diesel-Storage Hybrid for Mine Site

2019-02-25T10:40:17+00:00

With the aim of reducing diesel costs, the Glencore Raglan mine in Northern Quebec is installing a unique energy system incorporating a 3MW wind turbine and a test bed of three energy storage technologies. In this video presentation from, the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition, Toronto, October 2014, three of the main project proponents discuss Read More

Video presentation: Wind-Diesel-Storage Hybrid for Mine Site2019-02-25T10:40:17+00:00

Mining energy offshoot to build the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa

2019-02-26T06:10:16+00:00

Quebec based independent power producer Windiga Energy has announced the commissioning of a 20MV PV plant which will be located in Zina, in the Mouhoun province of Burkina Faso. This is set to be the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project will be built and operated by Siemens Energy Smart Generation Solutions. The Honourable Edward Fast, Canada’s Minister Read More

Mining energy offshoot to build the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa2019-02-26T06:10:16+00:00
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