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About Andrew Slavin

I am one of the directors of Energy and Mines and am also the curator of this site. I have been involved with B2B communications for the last 18 years including publications, conferences, think tanks and reports.

Mobile Solar and Wind Diesel Hybrid Solutions for Mineral Exploration — Study

2019-02-16T13:20:16+00:00

Solar and wind microgrids can meet the power demands of the mineral exploration sector, according to the new expert interview-based research released by PFISTERER and THEnergy. The study ‘Mobile Solar and Wind Diesel Hybrid Solutions for Mineral Exploration’ analyzes energy requirements of the mineral exploration sector and identifies fields of application for renewable energy solutions. “The Read More

Mobile Solar and Wind Diesel Hybrid Solutions for Mineral Exploration — Study2019-02-16T13:20:16+00:00

Renewables 40% Cheaper than Coal — South Africa’s CSIR study

2019-02-16T13:25:17+00:00

A new study released in South Africa concludes that renewable energy is 40% cheaper than new baseload coal-fired power stations. The report was compiled by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Energy Centre. “We now know from transparent, tariff-based procurement processes what the cost of new solar PV, wind and new coal baseload is. The result Read More

Renewables 40% Cheaper than Coal — South Africa’s CSIR study2019-02-16T13:25:17+00:00

Details on Alberta’s Coal Phase Out Plan Coming Before 2017

2019-02-16T13:28:52+00:00

Canada’s resource-rich province Alberta will roll out details around its plan to promote renewable energy and end coal-fired electricity by 2030 as soon as this fall, says Premier Rachel Notley. “We will set out more detail on how we will promote the construction of clean, renewable energy — wind, solar, thermal and hydropower — efficiently, economically Read More

Details on Alberta’s Coal Phase Out Plan Coming Before 20172019-02-16T13:28:52+00:00

Solar Company Wants to Hire Former Coal Miners in Illinois

2019-02-16T13:31:40+00:00

Green power equipment provider, Solar Alliance, wants to hire unemployed coal miners from southern Illinois for its 500 KW community solar generation and battery storage project. The company hopes that the new renewable energy project will lower local electricity costs and help with job opportunities. “This project will target a community in Illinois impacted by high Read More

Solar Company Wants to Hire Former Coal Miners in Illinois2019-02-16T13:31:40+00:00

Renewables use in mining – first global rankings – download report

2019-02-16T09:58:55+00:00

With just under 1000 MW of installed capacity, according to the Energy and Mines Global Rankings, renewables for mines is now firmly established as a critical market segment for the global renewable energy industry. Industry experts predict continued growth for this sector as mines face increasing carbon exposure and energy cost pressures. “We are seeing a Read More

Renewables use in mining – first global rankings – download report2019-02-16T09:58:55+00:00

TerraCom to Install 60 MW Solar Station at Australia’s Blair Athol Coal Mine


2019-02-16T13:37:47+00:00

Resource company TerraCom announced plans to build a 60 MW solar power station on rehabilitated land at the Blair Athol coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The company wants the mine to once again be active in the region, but this time by assisting with achieving renewable energy targets in Queensland. “TerraCom is keen to play a Read More

TerraCom to Install 60 MW Solar Station at Australia’s Blair Athol Coal Mine
2019-02-16T13:37:47+00:00

Large-Scale Solar Heating & Energy Storage System Installed at Mexican Peñoles’ Mine

2019-02-16T13:39:30+00:00

Arcon-Sunmark, Denmark’s large-scale solar heating specialist, has completed a new 5.1 MW (peak) solar heating plant at the Peñoles’ La Parreña copper mine in Mexico. The plant has a collector field of 6.270 m2 with a total of 456 collectors. It also has a 660 m3 storage tank for storing surplus heat. The new project will Read More

Large-Scale Solar Heating & Energy Storage System Installed at Mexican Peñoles’ Mine2019-02-16T13:39:30+00:00

Renewables in Mining Awards- Final Shortlist

2019-02-16T13:48:37+00:00

Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Final Shortlist Best use of Wind in Mining Antofagasta - El Arrayán Barrick Gold - Punto Colorado and Valedero Glencore - Raglan Mine Grupo México - Eólica El Retiro Industrias Peñoles - Eólica de Coahuila Rio Tinto - Diavik Mine Vale - Vale dos Ventos Best use of Solar PV Read More

Renewables in Mining Awards- Final Shortlist2019-02-16T13:48:37+00:00

BHP Places Bets on Renewables, Reviews Portfolio

2019-02-16T13:54:56+00:00

Top miner BHP Billiton estimates that wind and solar energy will reach cost-parity with traditional fossil fuels in about a decade. In light of this, the mining giant plans to test how solar battery storage options can be adopted at its remote sites. “On average, wind and solar energy are expected to reach cost-parity with incumbent Read More

BHP Places Bets on Renewables, Reviews Portfolio2019-02-16T13:54:56+00:00

Chile’s Mining Sector to Become Greener via Wind and Solar – Power Auction Winner

2019-02-16T13:59:17+00:00

The mining sector in Chile will experience a green shift as miners strive to cut costs by adopting cheaper renewable power, including wind and solar, according to a Reuters' interview with Bart Doyle, the local chief of Mainstream Renewable Power. Mainstream Renewable Power, the Dublin headquartered renewable energy provider, was the major winner of the massive government power tender Read More

Chile’s Mining Sector to Become Greener via Wind and Solar – Power Auction Winner2019-02-16T13:59:17+00:00
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