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Miners Leading Other Industries In Transition To Clean Energy: Aggreko

2021-06-10T16:42:40+00:00

To achieve its emission targets, the mining industry is looking for large-sized, innovative solutions for the supply of renewable energy. Successful implementation of reliable, cost-effective clean energy projects in the harsh conditions at mines is encouraging other industries across the globe to adopt similar solutions. (Canadian Mining Journal) U.K.-based Aggreko, a world-leading provider of mobile and Read More

Miners Leading Other Industries In Transition To Clean Energy: Aggreko2021-06-10T16:42:40+00:00

Energy and Mines Magazine Issue 31 – plus Africa Report

2021-06-09T16:56:56+00:00

Issue 31 of Energy and Mines Magazine is now available to view. This issue includes a detailed report and presentations for the Energy and Mines Africa Virtual Summit. Feature Article:  Mining's Role in Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy Interview: Multiplying Benefits with Hybrid projects Supplement: Energy and Mines Africa Report - analysis, insight, and presentations from May's event To read Read More

Energy and Mines Magazine Issue 31 – plus Africa Report2021-06-09T16:56:56+00:00

Mining Conglomerate Vale Selects Nextracker For 766 MW Solar Plant In Brazil

2021-05-25T20:37:10+00:00

Vale S.A., the global mining giant, will use Nextracker’s NX Horizon bifacially optimized smart solar trackers for its 766 megawatt (MWp) Sol de Cerrado solar project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. (PVTECH) Construction of the solar complex, one of the largest in Brazil, will begin later this year and is slated for completion in 2022. The facility Read More

Mining Conglomerate Vale Selects Nextracker For 766 MW Solar Plant In Brazil2021-05-25T20:37:10+00:00

Energy and Mines Australia – see which companies are attending

2021-05-25T18:41:59+00:00

Almost all miners are considering renewable energy as part of their energy strategies but understanding who within a mine has project responsibility and how to connect with them remains a major challenge. The Energy and Mines Australia Virtual Summit has become the go-to event for miners and renewable energy experts to benchmark mining’s growing renewable energy needs and Read More

Energy and Mines Australia – see which companies are attending2021-05-25T18:41:59+00:00

Suntrace provides suggested approach for mines looking at renewables

2021-05-13T16:39:12+00:00

With details of B2Gold Corp. Fekola Mine solar project, this presentation from last week's Energy and Mines Africa Summit by Martin Schlecht from Suntrace (Dornier Group) provides some excellent advice for mines looking to take control of their energy issues. His suggested project approach for adding renewables to mines: - Seek independent expert guidance - Assess Read More

Suntrace provides suggested approach for mines looking at renewables2021-05-13T16:39:12+00:00

Issue 30 Energy and Mines Magazine – Australian Miners Move the Dial on Decarbonisation

2021-04-26T18:29:12+00:00

Issue 30 of Energy and Mines Magazine is available to download now. This issue includes our feature article Australian miners moving the dial for decarbonisation, Lessons learned from the Fekola solar project, Wind and solar mapping, plus interviews with African Gold Group and Syrah Resources Click here, complete the form to access the issue  

Issue 30 Energy and Mines Magazine – Australian Miners Move the Dial on Decarbonisation2021-04-26T18:29:12+00:00

Scatec To Deliver 8.5 MW Pre-assembled Containerized Solar PV To Torex Gold

2021-04-23T10:49:19+00:00

Leading renewable energy producer Scatec ASA will lease an 8.5 MW solar plant to gold mining company Torex Gold for the supply of renewable power to its Morelos Media Luna and El Limon Guajes projects in the Guerrero Gold belt 180 km southwest of Mexico City. (International Mining) According to Hans Olav Kvalvaag, SVP, the agreement Read More

Scatec To Deliver 8.5 MW Pre-assembled Containerized Solar PV To Torex Gold2021-04-23T10:49:19+00:00

juwi To Construct 13.6MWp Solar PV Component For The Gruyere Gold Mine Microgrid

2021-04-16T14:12:10+00:00

APA, which owns and operates a solar/gas/battery hybrid power solution for the Gruyere Gold Mine in Western Australia, has awarded the solar farm component of the project to Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd (Juwi). Juwi is the Brisbane-based subsidiary of German renewable energy specialist juwi AG, which has built more than 2,500 MW of wind projects Read More

juwi To Construct 13.6MWp Solar PV Component For The Gruyere Gold Mine Microgrid2021-04-16T14:12:10+00:00

B2Gold Commissions World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Plant For The Mining Industry

2021-04-16T14:11:56+00:00

B2Gold, a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced the commissioning of an off-grid hybrid solar-battery system at Fekola in southwest Mali, one of the world’s biggest gold mines. Jointly implemented with Suntrace GmbH and BayWa r.e., the 30 MW solar plant and 15.4 MWh battery storage together constitute the world’s largest such Read More

B2Gold Commissions World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Plant For The Mining Industry2021-04-16T14:11:56+00:00

Trevali Inks Solar PPA For Its Rosh Pinah Mine In Namibia

2021-04-08T22:09:20+00:00

Vancouver-headquartered, global base-metals mining company Trevali Mining Corporation has entered a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with Emerging Markets Energy Services Company (EMESCO) for solar power to Trevali's Rosh Pinah Mine, in Namibia. The PPA will supply 30% of the mine’s power requirements at a fixed rate. It will reduce energy costs by 18% and cut the Read More

Trevali Inks Solar PPA For Its Rosh Pinah Mine In Namibia2021-04-08T22:09:20+00:00