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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.

AurCrest Gold to build 40MW renewables project with First Nation community

2019-02-16T12:37:43+00:00

AurCrest Gold Inc. is a Canada-based mineral exploration company. The Company is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resources. The Company holds various gold and base metal properties in Northern Ontario. They recently announced their intention to cooperate with a First Nations community on a 40 MW renewables project for their mining operation Read More

AurCrest Gold to build 40MW renewables project with First Nation community2019-02-16T12:37:43+00:00

Siemens, Gamesa to form world’s largest wind farm business

2019-02-18T11:02:04+00:00

Via: Reuters Siemens and Spain's Gamesa agreed on Friday to create the world's biggest builder of windfarms, with the German company paying 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion) for a majority stake in the combined business. The group would bring together Siemens' strength in offshore wind power and Gamesa's leading role in developing markets. Months in the Read More

Siemens, Gamesa to form world’s largest wind farm business2019-02-18T11:02:04+00:00

Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry

2019-02-18T11:07:38+00:00

Load shedding, increased electricity rates for mining companies and a solar tender at 6.02US¢/kWh redefine the rules of power generation in Zambia Berlin/Munich, June 2016 - In recent years, an ongoing drought has caused a severe power crisis in Zambia. The new analysis “Power crisis and consequences for solar energy in the Zambian mining sector” from Read More

Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry2019-02-18T11:07:38+00:00

Renewable energy, a great opportunity for mining (SPANISH)

2019-02-18T11:10:31+00:00

El mercado de las energías renovables se ha multiplicado al menos en los últimos dos años y la industria minera se ha alineado con su desarrollo debido a los menores costos que éstas les pueden significar, pero aún queda un camino por recorrer y una nueva normativa de transmisión que apunta a reducir precios y seguir Read More

Renewable energy, a great opportunity for mining (SPANISH)2019-02-18T11:10:31+00:00

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth

2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00

Via: Mining Weekly VANCOUVER/TORONTO – For the first time in five years, Barrick Gold and other bullion miners are getting ready to expand, breaking from their monologue on cutting costs and debt because of tumbling gold prices. Backed by healthier balance sheets, a 17% rise in the price of gold since January to $1 244 an Read More

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00

Australia’s largest offgrid array reaches full operation

2019-02-16T12:51:10+00:00

Via: PV Magazine The 10.6 MW solar and 6 MW storage project at the DeGrussa mine site in remote Western Australia has reached full operation. The project has been heralded as an important proof-of-concept at scale of the application of renewable energy in off-grid industries such as mining. The Degrussa project is located in a very Read More

Australia’s largest offgrid array reaches full operation2019-02-16T12:51:10+00:00

Mining industry starts to dig renewables

2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00

Via LC News Record-low solar, wind and energy storage costs have caught the attention of mining companies looking for clean power. Until about eight months ago, rolling blackouts were a common occurrence in South Africa, where the national power grid is notorious for being unreliable and Eskom, the state-owned utility, has struggled to keep up with Read More

Mining industry starts to dig renewables2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00

‘Real Spark’ for Copper Demand Is Renewable Energy, BHP Says

2019-02-18T11:17:01+00:00

Via: Bloomberg Renewable energy and China’s economic shift toward consumer-led growth will be major catalysts for a new wave of copper demand that’ll accelerate a shortage forecast to develop from 2019, according to BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s largest mining company. “The real spark, though, is the demand for renewables,” said Jacqui McGill, asset president for BHP’s Olympic Read More

‘Real Spark’ for Copper Demand Is Renewable Energy, BHP Says2019-02-18T11:17:01+00:00

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines

2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Andreas Boes has been focused on microgrids for mining clients for a number of years and, as Sales Head of Hybrid Solutions, Americas, for Siemens, is overseeing business developing in Chile and across the region. Here Boes offers his unique perspective on the evolution and customization of hybrids for mining customers and the many benefits they Read More

Beyond Diesel-Savings: Realizing the Multiple Benefits of Hybrids for Mines2019-02-18T11:21:29+00:00

Realizing Energy Savings, Sustainable Power and Enabling Community Engagement with Renewables for Mines

2019-02-16T13:21:04+00:00

Enel Green Power has developed a number of wind, solar and geothermal projects in Chile as well as a hybrid power plant for the Ollagüe Village combining PV, wind, battery storage and diesel. In this Q&A, Country Manager of Enel Green Power Chile and Andean Countries, Salvatore Bernabei discusses the opportunities for further collaboration between renewables Read More

Realizing Energy Savings, Sustainable Power and Enabling Community Engagement with Renewables for Mines2019-02-16T13:21:04+00:00
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