A consortium consisting of maritime, mining, and energy companies, including Tata Steel, Anglo American, CMB, VUKA Marine, Freeport Saldanha, and ENGIE, is collaborating to develop a green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between Europe and South Africa. This maritime green corridor initiative is a first of its kind from Africa and represents a Read More
As concerns over energy security and costs grow, the mining industry is increasingly prioritising the hybridisation of renewable energy sources with its traditional means of power generation. Recent projects have demonstrated that renewable energy allows miners to address key concerns over fuel transportation costs, grid instability and power reliability for off-grid sites. It also assists in 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
With commodity prices low, now is the best time for mines to invest in and explore operational efficiencies to remain competitive. As such, Energy and Mines Toronto Summit on October 22-23 has seen increased interest from senior mining leaders wanting to understand the operational savings of alternative energy solutions for remote and grid-tied mines. Currently 57 Read More
