Stable power at stable prices. It's what all mines are looking for, particularly if you could insert the word "affordable" . GG Energy Holdings Managing Partner, Ira Green, outlines why, with renewable energy and the right partners, mines can help ease their energy dilemma. GGE is a renewable project developer who see huge potential in the Read More
In this Q&A interview SolarReserve CEO Kevin Smith outlines why CSP is a good fit for the mining industry and how, with new storage technology, solar is delivering power 24/7 on an industrial scale.
Rosebel Gold Mine N.V., an IAMGOLD facility, yesterday installed the first panel of what will become the largest solar project in Suriname. The US$12-14 million, 5MW project is expected to be operational by August 2014. It is fully funded by Rosebel and will be used at the company's Brokopondo site, a grid-connected location. The project aims Read More
Ronald Halas, Vice President, Commercial, South America at IAMGOLD outlines the main considerations and decision-making processes undertaken when mining companies address the challenges of powering remote operations. The interview provides insight in to the personnel involved and the options under consideration. The interview includes details of mine sites in Suriname and Burkina Faso.
Today we have published a new Thought-Leader Interview with Fabrice Nicolas, Manager of Smart Generation Solutions for Siemens AG. SIEMENS are a leader in the new area of mining/renewables turn-key solutions. Fabrice outlines why, for African mines, opting for a full-renewable energy solution and leaving behind the diesel genset makes solid business sense.
This is an interesting study on the energy challenges for grid-tied and remote sites. Faced with the rising costs and inconvenience of diesel, African Barrick Gold first chose to take energy from the local electric supply company. However the utility proved to be unreliable and grid performance issues have now led African Barrick Gold to embrace Read More
Announced today, First Solar to build a A$23.4 PV plant to power the Rio Tinto bauxite mine operations, facilities and the local township. A really excellent and exciting example. Bloomeberg covered the story with the headline: First Solar Expects Rio Deal to Spur Global Expansion in Mining. The detailed First Solar press release can be viewed Read More
This Q&A interview provides excellent insight in to how wind and solar developers can create project opportunities with the mining sector in Africa. Great quotes include: "I expect you will see some utility scale deals between renewable generators and mines over the next year" "Within the next couple of years you'll start seeing mines doing projects Read More
Insight on the world’s first 1MW ground-mounted diesel/photo-voltaic hybrid electric power plant for Cronimet's South African chromium ore operations. In June 2014 Rollie will present at the Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg to provide an update of this project with further operational insight.
Cronimet Power Solutions set the benchmark for renewables developer / mine operations relationships. Cronimet address and overcome the fundamental stumbling blocks and mindset that mine energy buyers have when it comes to renewables: reliability, efficiency and finance. This case study outlines an innovative, turnkey approach via a power purchase agreement with the off-taker.
