Today we published Issue 17 or Energy and Mines Magazine featuring 3 excellent articles. 11 recent renewables in mining projects In Issue 2 and Issue 8 of Energy and Mines Magazine we provided details of 17 recently announced renewables in mining projects. In this issue, we list another 11 projects involving the use of renewables in Read More
Issue 16 of Energy and Mines Magazine is available today Story 1. Redployable Power Solutions for Mines Earlier this year, Wärtsilä launched the Wärtsilä Modular Block, a flexible and re-deployable solution for sustainable power generation, even in short-life mines. The plant is pre-fabricated, reducing installation time from several months to a few weeks, and making Wärtsilä’s Read More
Issue 14 of Energy and Mines Magazine is now available. In the first story, we explore the ambitious milestones set by three different miners: B2Gold's largest-ever off-grid hybrid solar plant; Nouveau Monde Graphite's first 100% electric open-pit mine and the full electrification of the Newmont Goldcorp Borden underground mine. The second story explores the increasing focus Read More
8 new sponsors and 16 new speakers have recently joined the Energy and Mines World Congress, Dec 2-4 Toronto. Momentum is building for this 7th annual event which is set to attract 400+ attendees from mining operators, renewable energy, mining, finance and government sectors. This year’s agenda includes a full-day on decarbonizing mine fleets which will Read More
B2Gold, will set up one of the largest off-grid hybrid solar/heavy fuel oil (HFO) plants in the world at its Fekola gold mine in Mali, West Africa. Studies of the project have indicated solid viability at 30MW solar generating capacity with significant battery storage included. It will entail a capital cost of about $38 million and Read More
In an effort to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its operations, BHP is tendering for the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled transport in order to move up to 27-million tonnes of the company's iron-ore. This tender represents BHP's support of The International Maritime Organisation’s decision to impose lower limits on sulfur levels in marine fuels. Read More
