Image source: BHP.comSpeaking at the FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne, the CEO of BHP Billiton, Andrew Mackenzie, warned that transitioning to a lower carbon economy may actually increase demand for higher quality raw materials as industries adapt to the use of more efficient technologies. The chief executive for the world's largest mining company also spoke on the dangers Read More
Image source: gfgalliance.comAs part of its GREENSTEEL and GREENAL vision, steel and mining operations giant GFG Alliance is investing in a range of renewable energy generation solutions, on a global scale. Aiming to trigger a revival and regrowth of cyclical heavy industries, while still focusing on economic and environmental sustainability, GFG is acquiring hydro-electric and wind farms in Read More
There is growing momentum in Australian mining for mine operators to take control of their energy supply. Faced with price and security concerns, many mines in Australia are looking to benefit from cheap, reliable renewables to reduce mining energy costs. Once such example of this is a project announced last week by SolarReserve and Oz Minerals. Read More
The market value of carbon, provided by Ontario's cap and trade program, has increased interest and accelerated development in GHG reduction projects, reports Frederic Picard. As Climate Change Director at Rio Tinto, Picard notes that, in addition to justifying the capital expenditure GHG projects often require, reinvested cap and trade revenue can be used to offset Read More
The agenda and website for the 2018 Energy and Mines Australia Summit will be launched on March 14th. In advance of this, we are now offering a limited number of complimentary passes to mines wishing to attend. Following, last year's inaugural sell-out event, the Energy and Mines Australia Summit, June 27-28, Perth, WA, will bring together Read More
At first glance, banks might seem remarkably carbon-clean places, with a footprint little more than the electricity their giant servers consume. However, there is more to it than that. When a bank lends money to a coalmine, or funds a gas peaking station it becomes an indirect contributor to far more that its own global warming. Read More
A mine considering introducing hybrid renewable energy in tandem with gas or diesel generation, should look beyond technology costs, to time-based factors of remaining mine life and the duration of the current power purchase agreement (PPA). These criteria are more compelling than anticipated future savings. Amiram Roth-Deblon, head of Juwi global initiatives explained at a webinar, Read More
Renewable energy and mining have conflicting priorities in Australia, the national Minerals Institute reports. Over 50% of Australia’s export income comes from coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas. BHP is reconsidering membership of Minerals Council of Australia, World Coal Association, and US Chamber of Commerce owing to pressure to reduce emissions. Yet it could save Read More
In June 2016, juwi commissioned the world’s largest off-grid hybrid (solar + diesel + storage) power plant at DeGrussa Copper-Gold mine in Western Australia. juwi’s hybrid power solution delivers 20% fuel savings and a reduction of 12,000 tonnes CO2 per annum, as well improving power quality and reliability. Join the webinar “Hybrid Power for Mines”, where Read More
By Peabody Energy, Inc. (Provided by Peabody Energy) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons. The Murray River Mining Project near Tumbler Ridge in northeast B.C. will be the first new Canadian coal mine required to cap carbon emissions. The federal government’s Dec. 13 approval of the project is contingent on the mine limiting methane emissions to Read More
