As the world’s energy demands surge, more investment is needed into various power sources, including renewables, Rio Tinto non-executive director Megan Clark said in a speech in Australia. “The world energy demand till 2035 is set to grow 40% and needs around US$50 trillion in energy investments to meet this demand. How this investment is made Read More
Storage solutions are dramatically changing the resource sector’s energy landscape by allowing solar and wind to provide 24/7 energy supply to remote mines. Glencore’s Raglan mine Currently, mines are implementing storage technologies either in combination with renewables to solve intermittency issues or with diesel generators to save on fuel costs. Off-grid mines, which usually have at Read More
Renewable energy is developing rapidly but to make further inroads with mining, it needs to further adapt to the sector’s power needs, says Tony Lord, Director of Asset and Energy Management at New Gold. The multinational mining company operates projects in North America, South America, and Australia. “Right now, renewables are still a developing technology with Read More
Remote northern mines have their own unique energy challenges, including lack of a reliable supply, limited site access and extreme weather conditions. One of the best ways to overcome such problems is to find the right energy mix that would incorporate renewables, according to the Director Environment & Permitting at Tata Steel, Loic Didillon. “In the North, having Read More
Solar and wind microgrids can meet the power demands of the mineral exploration sector, according to the new expert interview-based research released by PFISTERER and THEnergy. The study ‘Mobile Solar and Wind Diesel Hybrid Solutions for Mineral Exploration’ analyzes energy requirements of the mineral exploration sector and identifies fields of application for renewable energy solutions. “The Read More
A new study released in South Africa concludes that renewable energy is 40% cheaper than new baseload coal-fired power stations. The report was compiled by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Energy Centre. “We now know from transparent, tariff-based procurement processes what the cost of new solar PV, wind and new coal baseload is. The result Read More
Canada’s resource-rich province Alberta will roll out details around its plan to promote renewable energy and end coal-fired electricity by 2030 as soon as this fall, says Premier Rachel Notley. “We will set out more detail on how we will promote the construction of clean, renewable energy — wind, solar, thermal and hydropower — efficiently, economically Read More
Green power equipment provider, Solar Alliance, wants to hire unemployed coal miners from southern Illinois for its 500 KW community solar generation and battery storage project. The company hopes that the new renewable energy project will lower local electricity costs and help with job opportunities. “This project will target a community in Illinois impacted by high Read More
With just under 1000 MW of installed capacity, according to the Energy and Mines Global Rankings, renewables for mines is now firmly established as a critical market segment for the global renewable energy industry. Industry experts predict continued growth for this sector as mines face increasing carbon exposure and energy cost pressures. “We are seeing a Read More
Resource company TerraCom announced plans to build a 60 MW solar power station on rehabilitated land at the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The company wants the mine to once again be active in the region, but this time by assisting with achieving renewable energy targets in Queensland. “TerraCom is keen to play a Read More
