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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 Signs Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation to Develop up to 40 MWs of Renewable Energy

2019-02-18T12:18:28+00:00

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 23, 2016) - AurCrest Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "AurCrest") (TSX VENTURE:AGO) is pleased to announce that the Company, along with Wiigwaasaatig Energy Inc. ("Wiigwaasaatig"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AurCrest, has entered into a Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation (the "LOI") for mutual collaboration to develop up to a Read More

AurCrest Gold Signs Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation to Develop up to 40 MWs of Renewable Energy2019-02-18T12:18:28+00:00

Chile to Delay Giant Power Auction by as Long as 90 Days

2019-02-18T12:25:21+00:00

Via Bloomberg  Chile will delay an auction of contracts representing more than a quarter of its electricity-generating capacity as it awaits approval of a new transmission law, Energy Minister Maximo Pacheco said. The auction, which was due to be completed on May 10, will be postponed for no more than 90 days, Pacheco said in an Read More

Chile to Delay Giant Power Auction by as Long as 90 Days2019-02-18T12:25:21+00:00

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview

2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

Desplazarse hacia abajo para la versión en español In Chile, low energy prices and commodity pressure have challenged new renewables partnerships with mines. However, this environment is changing, and local experts report that now is the time to form partnerships with mines because the business case for renewables is strong and the sector is recovering. (click Read More

Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview2019-02-18T05:58:49+00:00

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"

2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

Caterpillar Inc. published its annual Sustainability Report today, detailing the progress made in 2015 despite challenging economic conditions. Recognizing Caterpillar’s 90-year history as a global leader of sustainable progress, the report – titled “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving.” – highlights the company’s aggressive efforts to manage through a challenging business cycle by focusing on cost management and Read More

Caterpillar’s 2015 Sustainability Report: “What We’ve Built. What We’re Solving"2019-02-18T06:59:27+00:00

New Market Report: Why Do Renewables Make Sense for Chilean Mines?

2019-02-18T12:30:02+00:00

A Market Overview of Key Drivers and Challenges for Renewables in Mining in Chile Based on interviews with key market players, miners and independent power producers, this report provides insight in to the current appetite for renewables for mining in chile. In particular the report explores: the increasing demand for energy the current low-energy, low-commodity prices Read More

New Market Report: Why Do Renewables Make Sense for Chilean Mines?2019-02-18T12:30:02+00:00

It’s all about the batteries

2019-02-18T07:14:00+00:00

A very interesting article in Bloomberg Business outlines why Electric Vehicles are shaping the future energy mix. There are some broad implications for mining and renewables. There are some interesting details in here  (and a cool video) with projections on the cost of batteries and the amount of oil that will be displaced when EVs become Read More

It’s all about the batteries2019-02-18T07:14:00+00:00

Kokam’s 56 Megawatt Energy Storage Project Features World’s Largest Lithium NMC Energy Storage System for Frequency Regulation

2019-02-18T07:20:26+00:00

New 24 and 16-megawatt energy storage systems use Kokam’s Ultra High Power Lithium-ion NMC technology to cost effectively deliver high-power output, fast recharging and long-cycle life to Korea Electric Power Corporation Seoul, South Korea – March 8, 2016 – Kokam Co., Ltd, the world’s premier provider of innovative battery solutions, today announced that it has successfully Read More

Kokam’s 56 Megawatt Energy Storage Project Features World’s Largest Lithium NMC Energy Storage System for Frequency Regulation2019-02-18T07:20:26+00:00

Chilean and Argentinian Mining Leaders looking to Renewables to Drive Operational Savings at Energy and Mines Santiago Summit, May 16-18

2019-09-02T17:22:57+00:00

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- February 28, 2016 --- On May 16-18, senior mining leaders from Chile and Argentina will meet with international renewable energy, finance and government experts to explore affordable and sustainable energy solutions at the 2nd annual Energy and Mines Santiago Summit. Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural Summit, this year’s event will Read More

Chilean and Argentinian Mining Leaders looking to Renewables to Drive Operational Savings at Energy and Mines Santiago Summit, May 16-182019-09-02T17:22:57+00:00

World’s largest coal producer to tender additional 800 MW of solar

2019-02-18T12:39:42+00:00

Coal India appears likely to develop 1 GW of solar PV. The state-owned miner, touted as the world's largest producer of coal, is expected to tender for 800 MW of solar projects, additional to an earlier tender for 200 MW. The falling cost of solar is attracting interest from unlikely quarters. With its fast growing economy Read More

World’s largest coal producer to tender additional 800 MW of solar2019-02-18T12:39:42+00:00

Boosting Social License to Operate Through Renewables: Q&A with Glencore

2019-02-18T13:12:42+00:00

“It is key to develop alternative technologies [for mines] and use cleaner and cheaper energies to guarantee our competitiveness in the market,” comments Veronica Baraona, Glencore´s Head of Regulatory Affairs and a Director at Enami, Chile’s trade association for small and medium mining operations. “Energy is a really expensive output and mines consume a huge and Read More

Boosting Social License to Operate Through Renewables: Q&A with Glencore2019-02-18T13:12:42+00:00
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