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    Oil and Gas Trader BB Energy Steps Into Renewables; Acquires Solarcentury Africa

    2021-04-08T22:08:23+00:00

    BB Energy, a leading global energy trading company, has acquired Solarcentury Africa gaining access to its solar pipeline of more than 2GWp across 16 countries. Terms were not disclosed. BB Energy trades more than 20 million metric tonnes (MT) of crude and products annually and is one of the most active gas oil, gasoline, bitumen, and Read More

    Oil and Gas Trader BB Energy Steps Into Renewables; Acquires Solarcentury Africa2021-04-08T22:08:23+00:00

      Solar And Gas Hybrid To Power Red 5’s King Of The Hills Gold Mine

      2021-03-31T13:12:40+00:00

      Red 5 Limited, which is constructing a 4 Mtpa King of the Hills (KOTH) gold mine in Western Australia, has entered a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zenith Energy for a hybrid energy installation at the project. Zenith Pacific (KOTH) Pty Ltd (Zenith), a subsidiary of Zenith Energy Limited, will build, own and operate the power Read More

      Solar And Gas Hybrid To Power Red 5’s King Of The Hills Gold Mine2021-03-31T13:12:40+00:00

        Issue 29 of Energy and Mines Magazine available

        2021-03-30T16:42:28+00:00

        Issue 29 of Energy and Mines Magazine is available to download.  This issue features 3 stories. Download Magazine Here - The road to bankability for mine energy projects Featuring interviews with leading energy project finance professionals our feature article examines what miners and IPPs need to understand for energy projects to reach financial close. Is there Read More

        Issue 29 of Energy and Mines Magazine available2021-03-30T16:42:28+00:00

          Heliogen’s High-Temperature Solar Technology To Provide Carbon-Free Energy To Rio Tinto’s Boron, California Mine

          2021-03-24T21:50:33+00:00

          International mining company Rio Tinto and Heliogen, the renewable energy technology company backed by Bill Gates, announced an agreement to deploy Heliogen’s high-temperature, concentrated solar technology to provide clean, renewable energy to Rio Tinto’s Boron, California mine. The mine supplies half of the global demand for refined borates, used in products ranging from fertilizers to construction Read More

          Heliogen’s High-Temperature Solar Technology To Provide Carbon-Free Energy To Rio Tinto’s Boron, California Mine2021-03-24T21:50:33+00:00

            juwi To Build Hybrid Energy Solution For Iluka’s Zircon Mine

            2021-03-16T09:48:35+00:00

            Brisbane-based juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd will integrate 3.4MW of solar generation with an existing 12MW diesel power station at Iluka’s Jacinth Ambrosia Project in South Australia, the world’s largest zircon mine. juwi signed an agreement to construct the hybrid power solution with KPS, an operating subsidiary of Pacific Energy, which will own and operate the Read More

            juwi To Build Hybrid Energy Solution For Iluka’s Zircon Mine2021-03-16T09:48:35+00:00

              Energy and Mines Magazine Issue 28 – Africa Special – Download Now

              2021-03-12T15:02:05+00:00

              10 Renewables for Mines Projects Announced in the Last 6 Months Issue 28 of Energy and Mines Magazine is published here today. The feature article details 10 new and recent renewables in mining projects across Africa. The first renewables for mines project we covered was in 2014 and comprised 1 MW PV hybrid plant with Crominet Read More

              Energy and Mines Magazine Issue 28 – Africa Special – Download Now2021-03-12T15:02:05+00:00

                New Project: Galena Mining And Contract Power Group Enter Hybrid PPA For Abra Base Metals Project

                2021-02-22T14:37:15+00:00

                Contract Power Australia Pty Ltd will build, own and operate an integrated hybrid power generation facility at the Abra Base Metals Project majority-owned by Galena Mining Ltd. The low-emissions, cost-effective power facility will comprise a 10MW natural gas-fired power station, a 6MW solar array, 2MW of battery energy storage, and a 900Kl LNG storage and regasification Read More

                New Project: Galena Mining And Contract Power Group Enter Hybrid PPA For Abra Base Metals Project2021-02-22T14:37:15+00:00

                  Juwi To Construct Solar Farm For EDL Hybrid Renewable Project At Jabiru (NT)

                  2021-02-24T09:47:27+00:00

                  Juwi, the leading international project developer and operations specialist for renewable energy, will construct a solar park as part of EDL’s hybrid renewable energy solution for the remote, off-grid town of Jabiru in the Northern Territory, Australia. Juwi signed an agreement with Energy Developments Limited (EDL) to deliver 3.9MW solar generation that EDL will integrate with Read More

                  Juwi To Construct Solar Farm For EDL Hybrid Renewable Project At Jabiru (NT)2021-02-24T09:47:27+00:00

                    Fortescue To Channel $400 Million Into Green Energy

                    2021-02-22T14:32:09+00:00

                    Fortescue Metals Group, the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner that is controlled by Andrew Forrest, reported Thursday a record half-yearly profit after tax of US$4.08 billion, up 66% from the prior-year period on solid iron ore prices. Fortescue hiked dividends by 93%, but also announced it will funnel 10% of annual post-tax profits into green energy Read More

                    Fortescue To Channel $400 Million Into Green Energy2021-02-22T14:32:09+00:00

                      Announcement: Energy and Mines Africa Virtual Summit Launched

                      2021-02-17T15:29:06+00:00

                      Renewables for Mines in Africa - see website Over 200 senior mining leaders heading energy decisions for African mines will participate in this virtual Summit and will be joined by 200+ renewable energy, finance, and government experts.  The event will showcase the mining companies leading the transition to low-carbon, sustainable mining operations in Africa and address Read More

                      Announcement: Energy and Mines Africa Virtual Summit Launched2021-02-17T15:29:06+00:00