A new research project from diamond mining company De Beers Group may make carbon-neutral mining a reality in as little as five years. The firm’s scientists are partnering with external experts to research the possibility of storing large amounts of carbon at its diamond mines in kimberlite tailings. Some types of rocks, such as kimberlite, naturally Read More
"Every business that runs on vast amounts of energy will have to look in to solar". Powering the mining sector in Australia is at a watershed. The sector understands a business as usual approach to powering operations will result in spiralling costs. While the falling costs of renewables makes alternative energy solutions an interesting option, the Read More
A former mountaintop removal site in Pike County, Kentucky being studied for what could be the state's largest solar farm. (Photo: Berkeley Energy Group) An eastern Kentucky coal company is spearheading what may be the largest solar farm project in Appalachia. The array will be built on a reclaimed strip mining site near Pikeville, bringing more Read More
Climbing power costs and reliability of supply are the two biggest energy challenges pushing mines to consider renewables, Karim Wazni, Director of Business Development Renewables at Aggreko, tells Energy and Mines. “More on and off-grid mines are looking at different alternative power options for a cheaper and a more reliable supply to match their energy needs,” Read More
The Yauricocha mine in Peru will use 100% battery-powered equipment from RDH Mining Equipment, RDH has announced. The agreement makes Sierra Metals the first mining company in Latin America to transition to battery power. Located in the Alis district of Yauyos Province, Yauricocha is a polymetallic mine producing more than 800,000 tonnes of silver, lead, zinc, Read More
The renewables sector is developing highly innovative technologies and business models to meet the specific needs of the global mining sector. “Essentially, what we’re doing is making solar as convenient as a diesel generator. Our units are extremely easy to install and recover,” says Will Rayward-Smith, General Manager, SunSHIFT. In this week’s feature interview, Rayward-Smith discusses Read More
Photo: Marc McCormack, via Genex Power Sydney-based Genex Power will transform the abandoned Kidston Gold Mine in Northern Queensland into a clean energy powerhouse combining solar and storage. The site will host a 50 MW solar project (KSP1), a 250 MW pumped-storage hydro project (KPSHP), and another 270 MW solar project (KSP2). Kidston’s former status as Read More
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
Energy and Mines is delighted to announce its 10th Summit focused on connecting the mining and renewables sectors. The Energy and Mines Australia Summit will take place June 29-30, at the Pan Pacific Perth and will focus on cost-effective, reliable, low-carbon power solutions for mines. Against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate on the country’s Read More
South Australia copper giant OZ Minerals will likely have on-site renewable energy generation at its new copper mine at Carrapateena. Documents the company recently submitted to the federal environment department specifically discussed renewable energy sources for powering the mine, in light of South Australia’s recent blackouts and rising energy prices. The company proposes supplementing its tie Read More
