George Howard, General Manager, Coldeco USA Winner interview from the 2016 Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards held at the Toronto Hilton on Nov 21st 2016. For more information contact andrew.slavin@energyandmines.com
Exequiel Rolon, Sustainable Development Manager, Fresnillo plc(received the awards on behalf of Industrias Penoles) Winner interview from the 2016 Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards held at the Toronto Hilton on Nov 21st 2016. For more information contact andrew.slavin@energyandmines.com
Bill Mercer, Vice President, Exploration, Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. Winner interview from the 2016 Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards held at the Toronto Hilton on Nov 21st 2016. For more information contact andrew.slavin@energyandmines.com
Liezl Van Wyk, Manager Technical Service, Rio Tinto - Diavik Mine Winner interview from the 2016 Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards held at the Toronto Hilton on Nov 21st 2016. For more information contact andrew.slavin@energyandmines.com
Steve Burke and Jim Besha of Albany Engineering Corp. stand at the site of an abandoned iron mine in the Adirondacks, in Mineville, NY. Credit: CBS News. A long-defunct iron mine in Mineville, NY may be the key to storing the area’s solar and wind energy. Renewable energy producers need ways to ensure an uninterrupted flow Read More
Renewable energy sources have been slow to penetrate the mining sector, largely because they’re capital-intensive and stationary. But that may be beginning to change. Flexibility is important in the industry. A mine can be shut down if commodity prices fall. The company that owns it can then easily relocate fossil fuel-based generators. In contrast, Solar PV infrastructure Read More
Goldcorp's Borden mine. Credit: Goldcorp. Industry giant Goldcorp recently announced its plans to establish North America’s first all-electric mining operation at its Borden mine, located near Chapleau, Ontario. The project will rely on a range of battery-operated drilling and blasting equipment, electric bolters, personnel carriers, and a 40-tonne battery-powered haul truck. Goldcorp will eliminate roughly 50% Read More
Mining companies from across the globe were recognized for their investments in renewable energy during the Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards. The glittering gala took place in Toronto on November 21 as part of the 4th annual Energy and Mines World Congress — the essential annual gathering where the mining industry meets renewable energy Read More
Chilean mining companies are looking to renegotiate energy contracts to include cheaper renewable power, Reuters reports. Chile's shift towards alternative energy is clearly visible amid increased use and continuously falling costs of renewables. “Industrial customers are reviewing their contracts, they are anticipating tenders, they are trying to seize the moment and take advantage of this buyer's market,” Juan Read More
Global wind energy developer, Gamesa, is testing its new off-grid system that combines traditional gensets with wind, solar and storage. The hybrid prototype is reported to benefit off-grid communities and remote mining operations the most. Gamesa estimates that traditional off-grid diesel costs will be slashed by 40% once the new system is introduced. The prototype began Read More
