Alternative energy sources needed to meet mining’s energy crisis. In many mining intensive regions of the world, such as Southern Africa and Chile, energy demands by mining operations cannot be met by the current power infrastructure. Additionally, to maintain supply the resource industry has to operate in increasingly remote locations with no access to the grid Read More
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is funding a feasibility study in to portable PV-diesel hybrid systems. The issue for many mines is that the lifetime of a solar installation is typically much longer than that of a mine site. If the solar-diesel hybrid could be deployed on a temporary basis this might be less of a Read More
This is one of the first examples of the use of remote renewables in a Canadian mine-site. Faced with the increased price uncertainty and logistical issues of transporting diesel to beyond the arctic circle, Rio Tinto's Diavik mine took on the remarkable challenge of developing a wind power project in extreme conditions. This case-studies provides strategic Read More
West African gold producer SEMAFO was invited to help solve the diesel dependency issue faced by operators in Burkina Faso. The business model they came up with was so successful they spun off a renewable energy power producer, Windiga. "Leaders of the company soon realized that they could build a solar plant that would supply 20 megawatts Read More
This discussion session involves a group of renewable energy project developers and solution providers that are active in the mining space. What are their experiences of integrating renewable assets in to mining operations? What business models/power purchase agreements are they deploying? Where are the current barriers for the further development of similar projects? The discussion involves Read More
An insightful interview by KPMG's VP, Global Infrastructure Advisory, Transactions & Restructuring, Georges Arbache, with Bill Fisher, the executive chairman of Goldquest Mining Corp. Bill is a mining industry veteran who sees real bottom-line potential in the integration of renewables in the mining sector. The interview covers finance, business models as well as advice for energy managers Read More
This excellent discussion provides insight and detail in to the key factors mining and operational managers consider when evaluating the potential for renewable fuel sources to power a site. The session involves expert advice from Vale, Teck Resources, Prophecy Platinum and Western Copper and Gold
In this 50-minute discussion, energy and project leaders from Kinross, Barrick Gold, Sandspring Resources and Rio Tinto discuss how they are weighing the benefits and risks of integrating renewable technologies in to their energy mix.
This case study examines how a new business model and a new application of technology was created by a Chilean-Danish consortium to supply solar thermal power to one of the world's largest copper mining companies. This is an ambitious project that has set a benchmark for good working relationship s and power agreements between renewable energy developers Read More
Quite a cool presentation by SMA's Wes Kennedy that provides sector drivers, technology background and results from real-life case studies.
