Bruce Anderson, CEO, 247SOLAR INC., takes aim at some of the buzz-words surrounding carbon emissions and climate change, in particular, terms such as renewable, net-zero, and zero carbon. In an interview with Energy and Mines, he is blunt that the words can be used to “obfuscate as well as to clarify.” He is clear that “zero-carbon” Read More
The World Gold Council (WGC) published this week a report titled “Gold and Climate Change: Current And Future Impacts.” The report analyzes gold’s climate impact, and how the sector, particularly gold mining, could reduce its carbon footprint in consonance with the Paris climate accord, according to a review by Kitco.com. The report revealed that gold mining Read More
Renewable energy and mining have conflicting priorities in Australia, the national Minerals Institute reports. Over 50% of Australia’s export income comes from coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas. BHP is reconsidering membership of Minerals Council of Australia, World Coal Association, and US Chamber of Commerce owing to pressure to reduce emissions. Yet it could save Read More
These articles are becoming more frequent and another indicator that the market for renewables in the mining sector, along with the mining sector itself, is turning a corner. With an outline in Creamer's Mining Weekly this week and based on research by BMI Research , an article published this week outlines the growing pressures on mines to seek Read More
