Rio Tinto

Miners increasing green power

2019-02-16T07:19:15+00:00

Renewable energy is undoubtedly picking up steam—even among fossil fuel extraction companies themselves. The world's biggest shipper of seaborne coal, Glencore, boosted its share of renewables one point to 19 percent, according to its 2017 sustainability report. The company is deploying renewable energy in the remote areas in which it mines, and supports policies that reduce Read More

Miners increasing green power2019-02-16T07:19:15+00:00

Why the Global Mining Industry is Embracing Renewables

2019-02-12T13:31:53+00:00

Recent decisions to power mines in such disparate environments as India, Africa, and Chile with renewable energy indicate that increased adoption may be in the industry’s near future. Canadian firm IAMGOLD garnered attention by signing a $20 million,15-year power purchase agreement for a solar installation at its off-grid Essakane mine in Burkina Faso, Africa earlier this Read More

Why the Global Mining Industry is Embracing Renewables2019-02-12T13:31:53+00:00

10 Ways Rio Tinto is Paving the Way to Sustainable Mining

2019-08-28T12:31:09+00:00

  Credit: Shooter's Bottom wind turbine at dusk (Sharon Loxton) / CC BY-SA 2.0 Major players in global mining are beginning to acknowledge that environmental sustainability is key to business sustainability, and lead the industry toward a low-carbon future. London-based Rio Tinto, for example, outlines 10 ways it’s pushing forward on this front. These include: Signing the Paris Pledge for Read More

10 Ways Rio Tinto is Paving the Way to Sustainable Mining2019-08-28T12:31:09+00:00

Thirteen Mines Recognized for their Leadership in Renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards in Toronto

2019-02-16T11:54:53+00:00

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

Thirteen Mines Recognized for their Leadership in Renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards in Toronto2019-02-16T11:54:53+00:00

Renewables & Electric Cars to Boost Copper Demand

2019-02-16T12:18:17+00:00

The growing popularity of renewables and electrical vehicles will increase the demand for copper in the near future, according to the Australian Warren Center think tank. BHP Billiton also expressed a similar view at a conference in Shanghai and in its latest report. “Decarbonization generally favours copper,” said Executive Director of the Warren Center think tank, Read More

Renewables & Electric Cars to Boost Copper Demand2019-02-16T12:18:17+00:00

Rio Tinto Director Praises Renewables, Urges More Progress

2019-02-16T13:11:36+00:00

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

Rio Tinto Director Praises Renewables, Urges More Progress2019-02-16T13:11:36+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

‘Real Spark’ for Copper Demand Is Renewable Energy, BHP Says

2019-02-18T11:17:01+00:00

Via: Bloomberg Renewable energy and China’s economic shift toward consumer-led growth will be major catalysts for a new wave of copper demand that’ll accelerate a shortage forecast to develop from 2019, according to BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s largest mining company. “The real spark, though, is the demand for renewables,” said Jacqui McGill, asset president for BHP’s Olympic Read More

‘Real Spark’ for Copper Demand Is Renewable Energy, BHP Says2019-02-18T11:17:01+00:00

Unprecedented Investor Call For Climate Risk Transparency From Mining Giants

2019-02-18T13:44:29+00:00

Investors responsible for more than $8 trillion have called on mining giants Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto to be more transparent over climate change risks and opportunities to their businesses. The move comes in the form of shareholder resolutions which have received unprecedented support, including from four of the world’s ten largest pension funds: Dutch Read More

Unprecedented Investor Call For Climate Risk Transparency From Mining Giants2019-02-18T13:44:29+00:00

First Quantum Minerals: Metals Pricing is Increasing Mine’s focus on Energy Cost Reduction

2019-02-18T12:09:27+00:00

“The decrease in metal prices is accelerating the implementation of specific measures to reduce energy consumption and improve purchasing price and conditions,” reports First Quantum’s Technology and Innovation Director, Carlos Frias. Based in Seville, Spain, Frias heads the energy decisions for First Quantum’s Cobre Las Cruces mine, which is an open pit operation and process plant Read More

First Quantum Minerals: Metals Pricing is Increasing Mine’s focus on Energy Cost Reduction2019-02-18T12:09:27+00:00