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WSJ: Electric Haul Trucks, the Holy Grail of Mining, Could Soon Be For Real

2019-11-05T15:25:53+00:00

The ubiquitous use of giant, diesel-guzzling mining trucks may soon be disrupted. According to the Wall Street Journal, electrification is likely to transform the global mining fleet. Lithium-ion batteries will replace noxious diesel, and mines will become quieter, emission-free, and healthier places to work for miners. Technological advances and declining costs of lithium-ion batteries are driving Read More

WSJ: Electric Haul Trucks, the Holy Grail of Mining, Could Soon Be For Real2019-11-05T15:25:53+00:00

Alion Energy’s Solar Energy Storm Tracker Chosen for Vales Point Coal Ash Dam

2019-11-05T15:19:46+00:00

Earlier this month, Enernet Global and Delta Electricity signed a power purchase agreement for the sale of 87GWh of energy to be generated from a 62 MW solar farm at the 52-year old, 1,320 MW Vales Point coal-fired power station. Delta bought the utility in 2015 for a mere $1 million. Alion Energy’s Storm Tracker will Read More

Alion Energy’s Solar Energy Storm Tracker Chosen for Vales Point Coal Ash Dam2019-11-05T15:19:46+00:00

Gold Miners: Clean Energy, Any Which Way

2019-11-01T14:33:02+00:00

Gold mining companies run power-hungry operations, with a substantial carbon footprint. Last year, for every tonne of gold produced, greenhouse gas emissions released were 32,689 tonnes, according to a report from the World Gold Council. However, gold miners are resorting to new and innovative means to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and abate carbon footprints, according Read More

Gold Miners: Clean Energy, Any Which Way2019-11-01T14:33:02+00:00

Caledonian Mining Seeks Proposals for Solar PV Plus Storage System at Zimbabwe Gold Mine

2019-10-31T12:20:59+00:00

Caledonian’s Blanket gold mine near Gwanda, in southern Zimbabwe, has an 18.4MWa standby diesel generating station that can power the whole mine in the event of a grid supply outage. It also has an uninterrupted power supply agreement with national utility ZESA. Caledonian has now invited bids for a Solar Plant with Integrated Storage Project for Read More

Caledonian Mining Seeks Proposals for Solar PV Plus Storage System at Zimbabwe Gold Mine2019-10-31T12:20:59+00:00

247Solar To Market Its CSP Solar Technology Through ROST International

2019-10-29T13:33:14+00:00

247Solar is seeking to market its concentrated solar power (CSP) technology to the worldwide mining industry through ROST International Trading Limited. 247Solar’s modular, scalable, CSP plants offer completely reliable, round-the-clock, and clean power independent of whether the sun is shining. These plants are ideal for mining operations in remote locations with erratic grid power. They operate Read More

247Solar To Market Its CSP Solar Technology Through ROST International2019-10-29T13:33:14+00:00

Boliden Ramping Up Its Electrified Trucks Routes In Aitik And Kevitsa Mines

2019-10-28T12:19:28+00:00

Swedish mining company Boliden is expanding the electrified trolley system that was in pilot mode at its Aitik mine in Northern Sweden. Boliden will spend nearly US$31 million to: Expand the electric trolley line at Aitik of 700 meters by another three kilometers Convert an additional ten diesel trucks to electric use at Aitik At the Read More

Boliden Ramping Up Its Electrified Trucks Routes In Aitik And Kevitsa Mines2019-10-28T12:19:28+00:00

Mines And Metals Companies To Note: Turning ‘Green’ Can Make Business Sense

2019-10-28T12:19:05+00:00

With the current glare on climate change and global protests, banks and financial institutions are becoming increasingly strict about environmental compliance by their borrowers. Emissions from the metals and mining industries account for 10% of the total impact on climate change, according to the UN Environment Programme. These companies have now to fill up lengthy questionnaires Read More

Mines And Metals Companies To Note: Turning ‘Green’ Can Make Business Sense2019-10-28T12:19:05+00:00

World Gold Council – Clear Business Case For Replacing Diesel With Renewables in Gold Production

2019-10-24T12:26:00+00:00

The World Gold Council (WGC) published this week a report titled “Gold and Climate Change: Current And Future Impacts.” The report analyzes gold’s climate impact, and how the sector, particularly gold mining, could reduce its carbon footprint in consonance with the Paris climate accord, according to a review by Kitco.com. The report revealed that gold mining Read More

World Gold Council – Clear Business Case For Replacing Diesel With Renewables in Gold Production2019-10-24T12:26:00+00:00

New project: Nordgold’s Bouly and Bissa Mines To Go Solar

2019-10-24T13:42:28+00:00

Nordgold is building a 13 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Burkina Faso, the location of its key Bissa and Bouly gold mines. The company has agreed with Total Eren, an independent power producer specialized in renewable energies, and Africa Energy Management Platform (AEMP), its strategic development partner, for construction of the solar PV plant. Total Read More

New project: Nordgold’s Bouly and Bissa Mines To Go Solar2019-10-24T13:42:28+00:00

BHP’s Chilean Copper Mines Will Run 100% on Renewable Energy

2019-10-22T18:41:17+00:00

BHP, the biggest mining company in the world, will use only renewable energy for its copper mines in Chile starting in the mid-2020s. The company entered separate renewable energy contracts for its giant Escondida and Spence mines. It signed 15-year contracts for 3Terawatt hours per year (TWh/year) with ENEL Generación Chile and 10-year contracts for 3TWh/year Read More

BHP’s Chilean Copper Mines Will Run 100% on Renewable Energy2019-10-22T18:41:17+00:00
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