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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.

Lundin Mining contracts for 1100GWh of renewables annually

2019-02-12T05:20:42+00:00

Canadian-based Lundin Mining Corporation has signed an 18-year contract with AES Gener to provide 1,100 GWh of renewable energy, per year, to its Candelaria Mine Complex in Chile. The contract, due to start in 2023, gives Minera Candelaria access to long-term renewable energy, resulting in decreased electricity costs and accelerating Lundin's transition to a more sustainable mining operation. AES Gener Read More

Lundin Mining contracts for 1100GWh of renewables annually2019-02-12T05:20:42+00:00

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto

2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place December 10-11 at the Hilton Toronto. The 6th annual event is set to be the largest gathering of senior mining energy decision-makers and renewable energy experts with 300+ attendees expected. “Rising Read More

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

Antofagasta Meets Almost a Quarter of its Power Need With Renewable Energy

2019-02-12T05:21:46+00:00

Chilean mining giant Antofagasta is taking significant steps to increase the amount of renewable energy being used by its operations. Currently, around 21 percent of all Antofagasta's power comes from renewables, with that number increasing to over 50 percent at their main mining site at Los Pelambres. Not willing to rest on its environmental laurels, Antofagasta has Read More

Antofagasta Meets Almost a Quarter of its Power Need With Renewable Energy2019-02-12T05:21:46+00:00

Telson Mining Corporation Signs Green Energy Agreement for Campo Morado Mine

2019-02-12T05:22:01+00:00

As of October 31st, the Telson Mining Corporation has signed into effect a 10-year term "take-or-pay" renewable power purchase agreement with solar provider Energia Solar. This “Green Energy Agreement” will provide electricity to Telson's Campo Morado mine, an underground multi-metal mine located in Mexico and capable of processing 2,500 tonnes of ore per day. Telson expects to see significant energy cost-savings through the Read More

Telson Mining Corporation Signs Green Energy Agreement for Campo Morado Mine2019-02-12T05:22:01+00:00

FT: Miners Turn to Green Power Options

2019-02-12T05:23:04+00:00

In an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, and to provide sustainably-sourced raw materials to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers, major mining companies are turning to renewable power generation options. In July, Chilean copper miner Antofagasta struck a deal with Chilean utility Colbun to power it's Zaldivar copper mine with 100 percent renewable energy. In September, US gold Read More

FT: Miners Turn to Green Power Options2019-02-12T05:23:04+00:00

Australian Gold Mining Industry Turns To Renewables To Avoid Rising Energy Prices

2019-02-12T05:23:29+00:00

A recent study by Goldman Sachs of the Australian gold mining industry has shown that the use of renewable energy sources could help to overcome the significant energy price hikes and drive the cost of energy down by up to 50%. According to mining giant Glencore, electricity prices in Australia have risen by 100% over the last three Read More

Australian Gold Mining Industry Turns To Renewables To Avoid Rising Energy Prices2019-02-12T05:23:29+00:00

New Energy and Mines Magazine Published

2019-02-11T14:08:12+00:00

The last 18 months have witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum in the mining energy sector. While the previous 4 years saw just a handful of renewables in mining projects, more that a dozen have been announced in the last year and half - with many more in the pipeline. We are excited to highlight this Read More

New Energy and Mines Magazine Published2019-02-11T14:08:12+00:00

AurCrest Gold Subsidiary Acquires Mobismart Renewable Energy Generation Units for First Nations Use

2019-02-12T05:32:09+00:00

Wiigwaasaatig Energy Inc, a subsidiary of AurCrest Gold, has signed a Letter of Intent with Mobismart Mobile Off-Grid Power and Storage for the purposes of acquiring two mobile renewable energy generation units. The units will be deployed as part of a partnership with the Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation and will be used Read More

AurCrest Gold Subsidiary Acquires Mobismart Renewable Energy Generation Units for First Nations Use2019-02-12T05:32:09+00:00

Indian Mining Giant to build 4000MW of Renewables

2019-02-12T05:37:33+00:00

The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has announced that it will be investing Rs 1,290 billion ($17,945,190) in its power generation and mining sectors by 2025. As part of this investment, the NLC also plans to set up a number of renewable energy projects with a total generation capacity of 4251 Megawatts (MW). This would represent a significantly increased interest Read More

Indian Mining Giant to build 4000MW of Renewables2019-02-12T05:37:33+00:00

Cambridge Energy Installs Next-Gen Solar Tracker at Newmont’s Akyem Mine

2019-02-12T05:41:36+00:00

Newmont Mining Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has deployed Cambridge Energy Partners' (CEP) redeployable Nomad solar PV tracker in an effort generate lower-cost renewable electricity, and to offset energy demand, at its Akyem Mine. The Nomad's prefabricated design features single-axis tracking technology and its 30 kW segments are both scalable and quick to install.  Able to be redeployed, the Nomad Read More

Cambridge Energy Installs Next-Gen Solar Tracker at Newmont’s Akyem Mine2019-02-12T05:41:36+00:00
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