Rob Lydan, the Director of Wind and Solar at global engineering firm Hatch has been on the mine-renewables journey from the start. It was discussions with Rob in 2012 that encouraged us at Energy and Mines to develop our global series of events (that Hatch, through Rob, has supported). Coincidentally, our efforts to create project opportunities Read More
Christo Oliver is Principal Electrical Engineer at Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore. He is participating in a panel discussion on how mines are looking to secure their power supplies for their operations at the Renewables and Mining Summit & Exhibition on July 1-2 at the Hilton, Johannesburg. Here he discusses the mine’s energy challenges, consumption and Read More
In an article published this week featuring interviews with Anglo American Platinum, Cronimet, Acacia, Shanta Mining, BR Energy, International Finance Corp., MCD International, and Primus Power, Energy and Mines’ spotlight on Africa looks at the increasing interest in renewables for addressing load shedding and diesel reliance and the challenges in making these projects bankable. “This is a very big challenge for Read More
Caterpillar and First Solar, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to develop an integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar solution for microgrid applications. Under the agreement, First Solar will design and manufacture a pre-engineered turnkey package for use in remote microgrid applications, such as small communities and mine sites. The package will feature Cat-branded solar panels manufactured by Read More
Perth gold miner Northern Star Resources is considering solar power for its Jundee gold mine, in Western Australia. Full article via Mining Weekly - here
TEMPORARY power and cooling supplier Aggreko is mulling a move into providing renewable energy technology as part of its offering. Full article from the The Herald, Scotland can be viewed here
Microgrids for Mines: Establishing Solutions for African Operations “I’d say that for more than 80 percent of African countries the mines are eventually going to run off-grid,” - Grant Pattison, Chairman and CEO, NRG Renew Africa. In an industry interview published this week, Grant Pattison, Chairman and CEO, NRG Renew Africa offers a comprehensive overview of Read More
Alfredo Solar, General Manager, SunEdison Chile discusses the developer’s experience with large-scale projects for mine offtakers in Chile and his views on future opportunities for wind and solar projects for mining clients. To download the Q&A fill in your details below
In an outstanding interview published this week, Black and Veatch’s Director of Business Development for Renewable Energy, Scott Tampke, cuts to the chase to provide practical answers to the hot-button questions on the use of renewables in the mining sector. With particular reference to the market in Chile, Scott nails the following questions: 1) What are Read More
In a Q&A interview published this week, Pattern Development’s CEO Mike Garland offers the lessons learned from partnering with Antofagasta and predicts how Chilean mining companies will expand their use of renewable energy in the future. Great quotes include from Mike Garland include: “Renewables are probably the least expensive option they [the mines] have. We’ll typically Read More
