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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.

Chilean Mining Sector to Meet with Global Renewables Experts – Santiago Summit Announced

2019-02-25T11:07:26+00:00

Following sold-out Summits in Toronto and Johannesburg, Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of the next Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition taking place May 6-7 in Santiago. The Summit will explore the tremendous potential for large-scale projects for grid-tied Chilean mines and hybrid solutions for remote mining operations. Hatch is the Principal Read More

Chilean Mining Sector to Meet with Global Renewables Experts – Santiago Summit Announced2019-02-25T11:07:26+00:00

Strategic Energy Choices for the Mining Sector

2019-02-25T11:15:39+00:00

In support of the video presentation of Steve Letwin's keynote address at the Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition in Toronto we are publishing here the pdf of his slides as support material. The presentation outlined in detail the drivers and barriers for the adoption of renewables in the mining sector. It is an excellent example Read More

Strategic Energy Choices for the Mining Sector2019-02-25T11:15:39+00:00

"We are pursuing energy alternatives that will provide a long-term supply of reliable, low-cost power"

2019-02-25T11:22:19+00:00

IAMGOLD CEO Steve Letwin laid out his companies strategic energy choices during a keynote presentation at the recent Toronto Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition. Speaking to the sell-out audience of mine energy leaders and renewable energy project developers, Letwin explained precisely why IAMGOLD is looking to secure 15% of it's energy needs through renewables in Read More

"We are pursuing energy alternatives that will provide a long-term supply of reliable, low-cost power"2019-02-25T11:22:19+00:00

Cleaner Energy at Stable Prices: The Value Proposition of Solar for Mines

2019-02-25T11:44:48+00:00

In this interview Michelle Chislett, SunEdison Canada's VP and Country Manager, outlines how the market for solar projects for the mining sector is developing and how SunEdison is using its global reach and focus on innovation to maximize the potential market opportunity. Questions addressed my Michelle include: How do you see the market for solar projects for Read More

Cleaner Energy at Stable Prices: The Value Proposition of Solar for Mines2019-02-25T11:44:48+00:00

Public Commitments to Renewable Energy by Mining Companies

2019-02-25T11:49:38+00:00

What is the potential market size for renewables in the mining sector? In their 2013 report, Navigant Research estimated that less than 0.1% of  the 400 TWh annual power consumption of  the mining industry was generated by non-conventional renewable energy (i.e. renewables excluding large hydro) but forecast this to increase to between 5 and 8% by Read More

Public Commitments to Renewable Energy by Mining Companies2019-02-25T11:49:38+00:00

Cost of renewable energy continues to drop – Lazard releases its new levelized cost of energy analysis

2019-02-25T11:53:19+00:00

Lazard has released version 8.0 of the its Levilized Cost of Energy Analysis (LCOE) which continues to show a decline in the cost of renewable energy. The report,  that can be viewed at http://www.lazard.com/insights, highlights a number of trends that will be of great interest for those in the mining/renewables space. In particular: The costs of generating Read More

Cost of renewable energy continues to drop – Lazard releases its new levelized cost of energy analysis2019-02-25T11:53:19+00:00

Intelligent Financing and Customized Hybrids – RES on Energy Solutions for Mines

2021-02-26T06:33:33+00:00

Douglas McAlpine, in charge of microgrids at Renewable Energy Systems (RES), discusses the outlook for hybrid renewable energy solutions over the coming years. McAlpine believes that mines are beginning to see the potential of renewables and they will start to proactively engage on a significant scale as more projects are built and demonstrate proven reliability. Download the interview below Great quotes from the article Read More

Intelligent Financing and Customized Hybrids – RES on Energy Solutions for Mines2021-02-26T06:33:33+00:00

"We’ve never had a mine ask for 100% renewables. What they want is lower cost energy." CSP-PV Hybrid to provide baseload generation for chilean mine – download interview

2019-02-25T12:05:16+00:00

California-based Solarreserve is currently negotiating with a mining company operating in Northern Chile to supply a CSP-PV Hybrid solution.  In this Q&A Interview, Kevin Smith, CEO of SolarReserve, lays out the economics, the drivers for the project and the wider opportunities for concentrated solar power in mines. Great quotes from the interview include: “We configured a Read More

"We’ve never had a mine ask for 100% renewables. What they want is lower cost energy." CSP-PV Hybrid to provide baseload generation for chilean mine – download interview2019-02-25T12:05:16+00:00

Positioning Renewables to Meet the Mining Industry’s Energy Needs

2019-02-25T12:09:36+00:00

It’s increasingly clear that mining and renewable energy are two great businesses that belong together -- and yet figuring out the nuts and bolts of getting projects off the ground isn’t always easy. In the 12 months since the first Renewables and Mining Summit there has been a definite shift in the position of renewable energy Read More

Positioning Renewables to Meet the Mining Industry’s Energy Needs2019-02-25T12:09:36+00:00

Thought-Leader Interview: Sincerity and patience required for renewables in mining to succeed

2019-02-25T12:12:57+00:00

Rob Lydan, Director, Solar and Wind, at Hatch, sees the mining industry finally starting to grasp the attractive business case for renewable energy. Although renewable developers are accustomed to rapid progress, he urges them to understand that mining companies are enormous entities that change course very slowly. To encourage mining companies to embrace solar and wind Read More

Thought-Leader Interview: Sincerity and patience required for renewables in mining to succeed2019-02-25T12:12:57+00:00
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