The cost of wind, solar, and battery storage projects has risen by 20-60% over the past two years, according to French renewable and storage developer Neoen. The firm, which has around 3 GW of renewable energy projects in Australia, said polysilicon price rises, Covid-19 lockdowns, and supply chain accidents in China were behind the increase. Meanwhile, Read More
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching the Toro™ LH518iB, an automation-ready, battery-electric, 18-metric-ton underground loader that features several design updates and improved field serviceability. It is compatible with the AutoMine® system, with the onboard kit available as an option. The loader is equipped with standard valves, harnesses, and other built-in hardware for automation, and one Read More
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a memorandum of understanding with mining company Anglo American to establish a working committee for collaborative research on decarbonization. Anglo American is a leading, global mining company with a portfolio of competitive, world class operations and a broad range of future development options. K LINE Read More
Hitachi Construction Machinery and First Quantum Minerals have signed a letter of intent to advance sustainable mining solutions at the Kansanshi copper-gold mine operations in Zambia. In a proof of concept, Hitachi Construction Machinery will provide the first full battery, rigid frame dump truck fitted with an ABB battery, on-board charger and associated infrastructure by the Read More
Rockwell Automation and Energy Drive have partnered to create an innovative energy-savings-as-a-service business model that has helped reduce emissions and deliver significant annual energy savings at the Sibanye-Stillwater Driefontein mine in South Africa. The new approach has provided a more manageable resource and personnel model, resulting in energy savings and emission reductions. The system at the Read More
Ballard Power Systems has received an order for 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules, totaling 3MW, from carbon reduction firm First Mode. The modules will be used to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks in Washington state. The trucks are expected to save 2,600 tons of diesel fuel per year. Ballard and First Read More
Decarbonisation, Electrification, Renewables, Hydrogen and ESG for Mines - Energy and Mines Australia Summit 2023 How can mines grow their assets and portfolios while reducing their carbon footprints? What is needed to accelerate the transition to fully decarbonised power systems for mines? How does the all-electric mine move from concept to reality in Read More
BHP is partnering with bp to trial the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia to reduce emissions from mining equipment. BHP aims to reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by FY2030, and 40% of its operational emissions in FY2020 Read More
Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS has signed a contract with new customer Nguvu Mining Ltd for the supply of 13 Liebherr T 236 mining trucks to be delivered to the Nzema Gold Mine in Ghana's Western Region. The vehicles will be manufactured in France and delivered to the mine site from mid-2023. Liebherr-Ghana will support assembly, commissioning Read More
Kumba Iron Ore, a subsidiary of Anglo American, is taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions and position itself as a critical player in the decarbonization journey. The South African company is partnering with top steelmakers, including Salzgitter, ThyssenKrupp, Nippon, and Hyundai, to investigate green steelmaking processes, improve blast furnaces, and cut Scope 3 emissions. Kumba Read More
