Sandfire Resources

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines

2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00

As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and additional benefits including carbon reductions and social license, major and mid-tier Australian mines are adopting renewables. South32 recently announced its 3MW solar farm for its Cannington mine in Queensland for which Read More

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00

Copper miner explores standalone renewable energy in Australia

2019-02-13T10:40:10+00:00

While hybrid energy systems having been gaining ground in the mining industry, last year’s blackouts in South Australia may lead some firms to abandon fossil fuels entirely. Copper company Oz Minerals is one of them. The firm is considering developing independent sources of energy such as solar, wind, and thermal and bypassing the grid to ensure Read More

Copper miner explores standalone renewable energy in Australia2019-02-13T10:40:10+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

Next Big Leap for Renewables in Mining: Affordable, Long-Term Storage

2019-02-13T14:10:43+00:00

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

Next Big Leap for Renewables in Mining: Affordable, Long-Term Storage2019-02-13T14:10:43+00:00