3 stories in Issue 24 of Energy and Mines Magazine – Download Now
1. Pandemic Highlights Mining’s Energy Transition – Energy and Mines Australia Virtual Summit RoundUp
The Energy and Mines Australia Virtual Summit took place between August 4 and 6 and included 8 live panels, 6 case studies, and 23 presentations on a virtual platform viewed by over 500 attendees. Despite the global pandemic, the event underlined that mining companies are very engaged in addressing issues related to energy costs, hybrid power, microgrids, and carbon.
2. Green Hydrogen: A Key Element in Australian Miners’ Decarbonization Strategy
Nowhere in the world is a government as committed to supporting the green hydrogen industry as in Australia. The country’s wide availability of solar and wind energy, and its proximity to potential hydrogen importers make it well-positioned to capitalize on the world’s energy transition — and it is not afraid of the investment needed to reap the full benefits. We explore how Australian miners (including BHP and Fortescue) are capitalizing on the hydrogen opportunity and what that means for miners elsewhere in the world.
3. How Carbon is Taking Centre Stage in Miners’ Energy Strategy
Until recently, decarbonisation was not much more than a bonus for mining firms in adopting more efficient and cost-effective equipment for their sites. But the industry is realising that in order to stay relevant to investors, consumers, and governments they cannot afford to keep carbon as an afterthought. We speak with Newmont Goldcorp, Rio Tinto, and BHP on the growing importance of carbon accountability.