South America

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

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines

2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Andreas Boes has been focused on microgrids for mining clients for a number of years and, as Sales Head of Hybrid Solutions, Americas, for Siemens, is overseeing business developing in Chile and across the region. Here Boes offers his unique perspective on the evolution and customization of hybrids for mining customers and the many benefits they Read More

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Realizing Energy Savings, Sustainable Power and Enabling Community Engagement with Renewables for Mines

2019-02-16T13:21:04+00:00

Enel Green Power has developed a number of wind, solar and geothermal projects in Chile as well as a hybrid power plant for the Ollagüe Village combining PV, wind, battery storage and diesel. In this Q&A, Country Manager of Enel Green Power Chile and Andean Countries, Salvatore Bernabei discusses the opportunities for further collaboration between renewables Read More

Realizing Energy Savings, Sustainable Power and Enabling Community Engagement with Renewables for Mines2019-02-16T13:21:04+00:00

Controlling Mining’s Exposure to Volatile Fuel Prices with Renewables

2019-02-16T13:48:51+00:00

Jose Antonio Lobo, Director of Development at SolarReserve, sees the current environment of lower commodity pricing and low spot prices as an opportunity for renewables to help mines hedge their exposure to volatile fuel pricing in the future. In this Industry Q&A, Lobo provides an update on SolarReserve’s Chilean project and his outlook on future mine-renewables Read More

Controlling Mining’s Exposure to Volatile Fuel Prices with Renewables2019-02-16T13:48:51+00:00

Chile to Delay Giant Power Auction by as Long as 90 Days

2019-02-18T12:25:21+00:00

Via Bloomberg  Chile will delay an auction of contracts representing more than a quarter of its electricity-generating capacity as it awaits approval of a new transmission law, Energy Minister Maximo Pacheco said. The auction, which was due to be completed on May 10, will be postponed for no more than 90 days, Pacheco said in an Read More

Chile to Delay Giant Power Auction by as Long as 90 Days2019-02-18T12:25:21+00:00

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview

2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

Desplazarse hacia abajo para la versión en español In Chile, low energy prices and commodity pressure have challenged new renewables partnerships with mines. However, this environment is changing, and local experts report that now is the time to form partnerships with mines because the business case for renewables is strong and the sector is recovering. (click Read More

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

If You Build it, More Mines will Come

2019-02-19T12:29:43+00:00

Rob Lydan, Global Director Solar & Wind, Hatch has been heading the global Engineering and EPCM’s renewables for mines business development for over 3 years now and has an informed view on the challenges and necessary steps that will unlock further project potential. Along with Glencore’s wind-storage hybrid for Raglan Mine, Hatch has headed the advisory Read More

If You Build it, More Mines will Come2019-02-19T12:29:43+00:00

Social conflicts in Peru have delayed $21billion worth of mining projects

2019-02-19T13:30:22+00:00

Since 2011, the country has postponed $21.5 billion worth of mining projects due to social conflicts and bureaucratic obstacles, according to data provided by the Peruvian Institute of Economics. Peru, where more than 50 percent of its exports comes from mining copper, gold and silver, has faced rural communities’ opposition to mining projects since 2010. From then Read More

Social conflicts in Peru have delayed $21billion worth of mining projects2019-02-19T13:30:22+00:00

Full Agenda Announced – Energy and Mines 3rd Annual Toronto Summit – Download Brochure

2019-02-20T12:07:15+00:00

The full agenda for the 3rd annual Energy and Mines Toronto Summit is now available to view and download via the conference brochure. Download Brochure This year’s expanded agenda includes 25 senior mining leaders sharing their energy strategies through interactive panels and detailed case studies. Speakers include senior mining leaders from major mining houses and junior Read More

Full Agenda Announced – Energy and Mines 3rd Annual Toronto Summit – Download Brochure2019-02-20T12:07:15+00:00

CEO SPOTLIGHT: Exploring Renewable Microgrids for a New Remote Mine

2019-02-20T12:16:13+00:00

Richard Spencer is CEO of U3O8 Corp., a Canadian-based junior mining company focused on advancing uranium projects in South America. Spencer is currently exploring renewable power options for its Laguna Salada site which is a uranium-vanadium deposit in Patagonia, Argentina and will be presenting at the 3rd annual Energy and Mines’ Toronto Summit on October 22-23. Read More

CEO SPOTLIGHT: Exploring Renewable Microgrids for a New Remote Mine2019-02-20T12:16:13+00:00