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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.

Energy Costs Impacting Mining’s Competitiveness, says CEO of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.

2019-02-18T10:35:55+00:00

“The costs of energy resources, especially power, impact considerably upon KGHM’s competitiveness,” reports Herbert Wirth, President and CEO of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. “The price of energy is among the key factors when taking investment decisions and drafting long-term production plans.” KGHM is among the world’s top copper and silver producers and currently uses around 2,6 Read More

Energy Costs Impacting Mining’s Competitiveness, says CEO of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.2019-02-18T10:35:55+00:00

It’s Time for a Paradigm Shift in Energy Planning for Mines – The Business Case for Renewables is Clear

2019-02-18T10:45:19+00:00

Sunshine for Mines, a Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room initiative, aims to accelerate renewables adoption for mine sites. RMI and CWR are jointly a global nonprofit that works in various industries to facilitate investment into profitable low-carbon opportunities. They are working in the mining industry to help firms assess how renewables—solar, especially—could benefit them Read More

It’s Time for a Paradigm Shift in Energy Planning for Mines – The Business Case for Renewables is Clear2019-02-18T10:45:19+00:00

Morocco’s groundbreaking renewables & mining policies’ reforms to be showcased at London Energy and Mines Summit

2019-02-19T11:54:48+00:00

Kingdom of Morocco’s groundbreaking renewables & mining policies’ reforms to be showcased by H.E. Dr. Abdelkader AMARA, Minister of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, at the 2016 Energy & Mines London Summit – Jan 28th-29th, London. Energy and Mines is delighted to announce H.E. Dr. Abdelkader Amara, Minister of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment, as a Read More

Morocco’s groundbreaking renewables & mining policies’ reforms to be showcased at London Energy and Mines Summit2019-02-19T11:54:48+00:00

Mines Minister contemplates rescue package for struggling sector

2019-02-19T12:01:16+00:00

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett rang in 2016 with thoughts of a potential rescue package for B.C.’s beleaguered mining industry on his mind to ward off potential mine shutdowns. Options for assistance to mining companies struggling with low commodity prices could include deferrals on payment of power bills and delayed payments on mineral taxes, Bennett Read More

Mines Minister contemplates rescue package for struggling sector2019-02-19T12:01:16+00:00

Desert tower raises Chile’s solar power ambition to new heights

2019-02-18T10:50:32+00:00

Towering 200 metres above the desert, the Atacama 1 will harvest the sun’s energy from a surrounding field of giant mirrors. But the completion of the $1.1bn project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has been thrown into doubt by the financial difficulties of its Spanish owner Rising more than 200 metres above the Read More

Desert tower raises Chile’s solar power ambition to new heights2019-02-18T10:50:32+00:00

Energy and Mines Santiago 2016: Summit Announced

2019-02-19T12:07:31+00:00

“Energy and Mines Santiago Summit was the perfect platform to open the dialogue between Chilean mines and the key players in the energy market in order to establish prolific, mutual relationships for both industries.” – Rodrigo Diaz, Energy Manager, Goldcorp Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, Energy and Mines is delighted to announce Read More

Energy and Mines Santiago 2016: Summit Announced2019-02-19T12:07:31+00:00

More Announcements on Renewables for Off-Grid Mines Expected but Finance Solutions Critical

2019-02-18T10:59:48+00:00

“At the moment the public only sees the tip of the iceberg of off-grid projects for the mining projects. This segment has developed very quietly and quickly lately,” comments Thomas Hillig, CEO and Founder of THEnergy Consulting. “Many projects have really advanced in the last 12 months. And we would have already seen many more completed Read More

More Announcements on Renewables for Off-Grid Mines Expected but Finance Solutions Critical2019-02-18T10:59:48+00:00

Mining Could Be a Key Sector for Solar-Plus-Storage in Australia

2019-02-18T11:03:30+00:00

By Mike Stone The mining sector could be an important driver of energy storage in Australia, say experts. Sandfire Resources is one mining company set to benefit from the trend. Sandfire was approached by Juwi Renewable Energy to develop and operate a 10.6-megawatt solar facility at its DeGrussa copper mine in Western Australia that will be Read More

Mining Could Be a Key Sector for Solar-Plus-Storage in Australia2019-02-18T11:03:30+00:00

Mandalay resources remote Chilean mine – wind, diesel with hydro a possibility

2019-02-19T12:11:59+00:00

The Cerro Bayo gold and silver mine in Southern Chile is integrating wind energy as a means of reducing diesel costs and addressing logistical and social challenges of transporting diesel to the mine site. Over the past couple of years Energy and Mines has featured this case study because of a couple of unique characteristics - Read More

Mandalay resources remote Chilean mine – wind, diesel with hydro a possibility2019-02-19T12:11:59+00:00

Gold Fields – "There is a much stronger convergence between mining and renewables in South Africa now than ever before"

2019-02-18T11:15:03+00:00

Challenged by frequent power supply disruptions and anticipated price increases South African mining company Gold Fields undertook a regional energy security plan in cooperation with the Carbon War Room Sunshine for Mines Project.  One of the first outcomes of this review is an RFP for a 40 MW solar PV project for its South Deep Mine. Read More

Gold Fields – "There is a much stronger convergence between mining and renewables in South Africa now than ever before"2019-02-18T11:15:03+00:00
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