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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.

Scalable Solar for Mines: New Australian Projects and Market Insights

2019-02-11T13:58:23+00:00

In an article available to download here, SunSHIFT’s General Manager Will Rayward-Smith provides insight on new projects with Australian mines and the growing opportunities for flexible and scalable solar solutions for mines. “Scalability is very important because mining companies want to include a renewable option but may not want to progress to a high-penetration system straight Read More

Scalable Solar for Mines: New Australian Projects and Market Insights2019-02-11T13:58:23+00:00

Enabling shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector

2019-02-12T07:00:54+00:00

A product innovation reduces costs and increases relocatability of PV plants. All over the world, renewable energy projects have conquered the mining sector lately. The business case is particularly positive for off-grid mines that are powered by diesel or heavy fuel oil (HFO). In 12 countries, pilot projects have been built or officially announced – mainly Read More

Enabling shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector2019-02-12T07:00:54+00:00

Falling cost of solar for mines: Case Study

2019-02-12T07:45:57+00:00

As outlined in this interview, Zenith Energy’s solar project for Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova nickel mine represents an excellent example of how the falling price of solar energy is reinforcing the positive business case for renewables. In the two years since the initial cost assessment for the integration of approximately 6 MW of solar PV, the Read More

Falling cost of solar for mines: Case Study2019-02-12T07:45:57+00:00

Solar hybrid energy curbs costs for Shanta Gold

2019-02-12T08:54:15+00:00

Credit: Mining NewsIn an effort to create a leaner cost structure, Shanta Gold's CEO, Eric Zurrin, has set a cost-saving target of $7 million in annual savings, expected to be executed by Q3, 2018. In order to create those cost-savings, the AIM-listed gold producer has invested in a solar hybrid power plant to provide it's New Luika mine Read More

Solar hybrid energy curbs costs for Shanta Gold2019-02-12T08:54:15+00:00

Innovation Overcoming Barriers To Adoption of Renewables in Mining

2019-02-12T06:59:21+00:00

As the cost of both energy generated from renewable sources, and renewable technology itself, continues to plummet, new renewables in mining projects are emerging with solutions to the traditional barriers to renewables adoption. In an interview available to download here, Ivor Frischknecht, CEO of  The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)  provides insight into strength of the business case for Read More

Innovation Overcoming Barriers To Adoption of Renewables in Mining2019-02-12T06:59:21+00:00

Hevel Group and Polymetal partner to build 1 MW solar power plant at Khabarovsk mine

2019-02-12T09:21:01+00:00

Credit: PolymetalPolymetal, Russia’s leading precious metals mining group, has partnered with Russian solar modules manufacturer and PV project developer, Hevel Group, to construct a 1 Megawatt (MW) solar power project, designed to supply electricity to their mining facility in the Khabarovsk region (Russia’s Far East). The project's aim is to decrease the off-grid mine's reliance on diesel power generation Read More

Hevel Group and Polymetal partner to build 1 MW solar power plant at Khabarovsk mine2019-02-12T09:21:01+00:00

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting

2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

In an effort to reduce the emissions cost of its products, consumer giant Apple has partnered with metal producers Rio-Tinto and Alcoa with the aim of commercializing a new technology to eliminate GHG emissions from aluminium smelting. As part of its pledge to eventually make all of its products from recycled or renewable materials, Apple has invested $10m in Read More

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

Hybridisation – the "least-cost option" for Australian Mines

2019-02-12T07:04:40+00:00

Depending on locally available wind and solar conditions, fuel savings from hybridisation  at mine sites can amount  to more than 70%. It's this clear economic argument that is driving mines in Australia to explore renewables and storage to reduce operating costs. In an article available to download here, juwi Renewable Energies' Head of Global Business Initiatives, Amiram Roth-Deblon details the cost Read More

Hybridisation – the "least-cost option" for Australian Mines2019-02-12T07:04:40+00:00

juwi strengthens hybrid solutions with appointment of experienced mining power executive

2019-02-12T09:36:33+00:00

Dave Manning has joined juwi as Global Head of Hybrid to further expand worldwide uptake of renewables for mining. The Australian manager has 25 years of international experience in power solutions for mines and remote energy consumers. From Perth, the centre of the mining industry in Western Australia, and in close proximity to African mining, he Read More

juwi strengthens hybrid solutions with appointment of experienced mining power executive2019-02-12T09:36:33+00:00

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines

2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00

As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and additional benefits including carbon reductions and social license, major and mid-tier Australian mines are adopting renewables. South32 recently announced its 3MW solar farm for its Cannington mine in Queensland for which Read More

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00
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