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Mining Takes Up 60% of Latin America’s Solar PV Market, Demand Only to Rise

2019-02-18T10:38:26+00:00

Latin America’s mining operations use nearly 60% of the region’s existing solar PV production,

Mining Takes Up 60% of Latin America’s Solar PV Market, Demand Only to Rise2019-02-18T10:38:26+00:00

40+ world mining leaders already confirmed to participate in Energy and Mines World Congress, Nov 21-22

2019-08-28T12:32:13+00:00

The global mining sector recognizes the increasingly important role that renewable energy is playing in driving the competitiveness and sustainability of the resource sector. Over 40 senior mining leaders are already confirmed to meet with renewable energy experts at Energy and Mines World Congress on Nov 21-22 in Toronto. This is the 4th annual event focused Read More

40+ world mining leaders already confirmed to participate in Energy and Mines World Congress, Nov 21-222019-08-28T12:32:13+00:00

Mining companies relying more on renewable energy

2019-02-16T11:59:59+00:00

These articles are becoming more frequent and another indicator that the market for renewables in the mining sector, along with the mining sector itself, is turning a corner. With an outline in Creamer's Mining Weekly this week and based on research by BMI Research , an article published this week outlines the growing pressures on mines to seek Read More

Mining companies relying more on renewable energy2019-02-16T11:59:59+00:00

Indian mine to build renewables project

2019-02-16T12:04:22+00:00

In what is an increasingly common development, a large diversified mining company is building a renewables project. Neyveli Lignite an Indian government mining and power corporation  is developing a 20MW solar project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands - a large archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.  Details of the story can be viewed via  this link.  Other Read More

Indian mine to build renewables project2019-02-16T12:04:22+00:00

Australia mining and processing ideal for renewables

2019-02-16T12:19:51+00:00

An interesting article posted today in The Conversation discusses how the use of renewables, solar PV and CSP in particular, are ideal for use in Australian mining; not only in the operations but also the processing. The article highlights a recent study by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial and Research Organization) on the use of CSP in high Read More

Australia mining and processing ideal for renewables2019-02-16T12:19:51+00:00

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource

2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

June 29, 2016 ---- Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of its Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource Renewable Energy. The Congress will take place November 21-22 at the Hilton Toronto and will bring together an international audience of mining, renewables, government and finance experts. This is the 4th annual Read More

Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource2019-02-16T12:32:06+00:00

AurCrest Gold to build 40MW renewables project with First Nation community

2019-02-16T12:37:43+00:00

AurCrest Gold Inc. is a Canada-based mineral exploration company. The Company is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resources. The Company holds various gold and base metal properties in Northern Ontario. They recently announced their intention to cooperate with a First Nations community on a 40 MW renewables project for their mining operation Read More

AurCrest Gold to build 40MW renewables project with First Nation community2019-02-16T12:37:43+00:00

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth

2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00

Via: Mining Weekly VANCOUVER/TORONTO – For the first time in five years, Barrick Gold and other bullion miners are getting ready to expand, breaking from their monologue on cutting costs and debt because of tumbling gold prices. Backed by healthier balance sheets, a 17% rise in the price of gold since January to $1 244 an Read More

After five lean years, gold miners gear up for growth2019-02-16T12:42:38+00:00

Australia’s largest offgrid array reaches full operation

2019-02-16T12:51:10+00:00

Via: PV Magazine The 10.6 MW solar and 6 MW storage project at the DeGrussa mine site in remote Western Australia has reached full operation. The project has been heralded as an important proof-of-concept at scale of the application of renewable energy in off-grid industries such as mining. The Degrussa project is located in a very Read More

Australia’s largest offgrid array reaches full operation2019-02-16T12:51:10+00:00

Mining industry starts to dig renewables

2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00

Via LC News Record-low solar, wind and energy storage costs have caught the attention of mining companies looking for clean power. Until about eight months ago, rolling blackouts were a common occurrence in South Africa, where the national power grid is notorious for being unreliable and Eskom, the state-owned utility, has struggled to keep up with Read More

Mining industry starts to dig renewables2019-02-16T13:17:04+00:00