Many mine energy decision-makers are convinced that renewable energy is a good fit for the mining sector but face significant challenges when it comes to project finance. In a recent presentation, Lonmin's Energy and Asset Manager, Gerhard Wernecke outlined the financial issues his company faced when integrating PV. To view the presentation click the link below. To view Read More
This week, Hatch, the world's pre-eminent supplier of technical and strategic services, reinforced their position as a leader in the renewables and mining space by becoming principal sponsor of the Renewables and Mining Summits in Toronto, Santiago and Johannesburg. To view a presentation from Hatch's Director of Solar and Wind, Rob Lydan on energy diversification in mines, Read More
The brochure for the 3rd Renewables and Mining Summit and Exhibition is now available to download. The event takes place in Toronto on October 15 and 16 at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre on Bay Street. For the first time, and due to delegate demand, the event will also include an integrated, 16 booth exhibition that Read More
"In the next three-to-five year's I'd like to see 15% of our power generated by renewables". In an exclusive interview for Energy and Mines, IAMGOLD CEO Stephen Letwin explains the drivers for his company's strong interest in renewables, he provides details of his new and upcoming renewables projects and outlines the challenges for renewable technology providers Read More
Gold Fields is one of the largest precious metals mining companies in the world. On the home page of their website it proudly states: Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable gold mining. Duncan Stevens, the VP of Group Sustainable Development presented at last month's Renewables and Mining Summit in Johannesburg. In the presentation Read More
Assessing Renewable Energy Options for Remote Sites: This discussion from last month's Renewables and Mining Summit in Johannesburg brought together senior mining energy decision-makers from IAMGOLD, Zimplats, African Barrick Gold and Cronimet. The discussion is particularly interesting for renewables developers as most of the panel are looking to procure energy for projects and are examining renewables. Read More
The mining industry is changing the way it manages energy. In recent years rising costs have driven the industry to focus on efficiency, but efficiency can only go so far. To solve this growing challenge the industry is moving towards renewables for both grid-tied and remote sites (see examples here, here, here and here). Below we Read More
Quebec based independent power producer Windiga Energy has announced the commissioning of a 20MV PV plant which will be located in Zina, in the Mouhoun province of Burkina Faso. This is set to be the largest PV power station in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project will be built and operated by Siemens Energy Smart Generation Solutions. The Honourable Edward Fast, Canada’s Minister Read More
The Renewables and Mining Summit takes place in Johannesburg on June 23 and 24th. The final agenda is now available to download. Click the following to download: agenda_small2
We are delighted to announce that Convert South Africa will be exhibiting at the Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg June 23-24. Convert South Africa, incorporated in August 2013, is a branch of Convert Italia. Convert Italia has been a business enterprise of great importance in the energy sector for more than 30 years. This is also thanks Read More
