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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.

Total Eren targets Africa’s power-starved mining sector

2019-02-13T05:54:06+00:00

Total Eren has opened the world’s largest solar-thermal hybrid plant in Burkina Faso. The Essakane Solar plant is expected to provide 15 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity which will be used, in conjunction with existing diesel generators, to provide electricity for IAMGOLD's Essakane mine. IAMGOLD will purchase the entirety of the plant's power via a 15-year power purchase agreement with Total Read More

Total Eren targets Africa’s power-starved mining sector2019-02-13T05:54:06+00:00

Wärtsilä Delivers Solar Hybrid Plant to Gold Mine

2019-02-13T06:03:28+00:00

Image source: renewableenergyworld.comFinnish manufacturer Wärtsilä has completed construction on the worlds largest solar hybrid power plant, located in Burkina Faso. Built in conjunction with Total Eren SA and African Energy Management Platform, the 15MWp solar PV plant will generate and deliver energy to the Iamgold Essakane gold mine. Working in conjunction with the mine's existing diesel generation systems, the Read More

Wärtsilä Delivers Solar Hybrid Plant to Gold Mine2019-02-13T06:03:28+00:00

BHP CEO: low carbon energy to lift demand for mined commodities

2019-02-13T06:10:49+00:00

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

BHP CEO: low carbon energy to lift demand for mined commodities2019-02-13T06:10:49+00:00

Interview: Metals miner GFG Alliance’s Hambro focused on renewable energy

2019-02-13T06:26:44+00:00

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

Interview: Metals miner GFG Alliance’s Hambro focused on renewable energy2019-02-13T06:26:44+00:00

SolarReserve and Oz Minerals develop unique project

2019-02-13T06:30:25+00:00

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

SolarReserve and Oz Minerals develop unique project2019-02-13T06:30:25+00:00

Rio Tinto – Carbon Cap and Trade Strategy in Ontario

2019-02-12T07:10:39+00:00

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

Rio Tinto – Carbon Cap and Trade Strategy in Ontario2019-02-12T07:10:39+00:00

Australia Summit 2018 – mine passes now available

2019-02-13T06:33:50+00:00

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

Australia Summit 2018 – mine passes now available2019-02-13T06:33:50+00:00

Australian Banks Showing Signs of Adopting Paris Accord

2019-02-12T07:13:15+00:00

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

Australian Banks Showing Signs of Adopting Paris Accord2019-02-12T07:13:15+00:00

How the Duration of a PPA Affects a Hybrid Power Decision

2019-02-12T07:24:19+00:00

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

How the Duration of a PPA Affects a Hybrid Power Decision2019-02-12T07:24:19+00:00

The Future of Renewables in Mining in Australia

2019-02-13T06:47:44+00:00

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

The Future of Renewables in Mining in Australia2019-02-13T06:47:44+00:00
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