Gold miner Resolute Mining Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Ignite Energy Projects Pty Ltd to provide a hybrid power solution for Resolute's Syama Gold Project in Mali. The 40-megawatt (MW) independent solar hybrid power plant will combine solar, battery, and heavy fuel oil (HFO) technologies and, when operational in 2020, is expected to be the world’s Read More
Energy and Mines issue 5 is available now. The issue includes an article on the evolving energy strategies of mid-tier mines, an article on energy storage in mining and a preview of the Energy and Mines World Congress - including the current list of participating companies. Complete the form to view the magazine
Reliable green storage solutions are a key part of the mining industry's transition to high-penetration renewable energy generation. Battery storage can be used to overcome the intermittency problems associated with solar and wind generation, as well as being used as an alternative to diesel in mining fleets. Renewable hydrogen is set to revolutionize both green power generation Read More
Canadian-based Lundin Mining Corporation has signed an 18-year contract with AES Gener to provide 1,100 GWh of renewable energy, per year, to its Candelaria Mine Complex in Chile. The contract, due to start in 2023, gives Minera Candelaria access to long-term renewable energy, resulting in decreased electricity costs and accelerating Lundin's transition to a more sustainable mining operation. AES Gener Read More
November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place December 10-11 at the Hilton Toronto. The 6th annual event is set to be the largest gathering of senior mining energy decision-makers and renewable energy experts with 300+ attendees expected. “Rising Read More
Chilean mining giant Antofagasta is taking significant steps to increase the amount of renewable energy being used by its operations. Currently, around 21 percent of all Antofagasta's power comes from renewables, with that number increasing to over 50 percent at their main mining site at Los Pelambres. Not willing to rest on its environmental laurels, Antofagasta has Read More
As of October 31st, the Telson Mining Corporation has signed into effect a 10-year term "take-or-pay" renewable power purchase agreement with solar provider Energia Solar. This “Green Energy Agreement” will provide electricity to Telson's Campo Morado mine, an underground multi-metal mine located in Mexico and capable of processing 2,500 tonnes of ore per day. Telson expects to see significant energy cost-savings through the Read More
In an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, and to provide sustainably-sourced raw materials to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers, major mining companies are turning to renewable power generation options. In July, Chilean copper miner Antofagasta struck a deal with Chilean utility Colbun to power it's Zaldivar copper mine with 100 percent renewable energy. In September, US gold Read More
A recent study by Goldman Sachs of the Australian gold mining industry has shown that the use of renewable energy sources could help to overcome the significant energy price hikes and drive the cost of energy down by up to 50%. According to mining giant Glencore, electricity prices in Australia have risen by 100% over the last three Read More
The last 18 months have witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum in the mining energy sector. While the previous 4 years saw just a handful of renewables in mining projects, more that a dozen have been announced in the last year and half - with many more in the pipeline. We are excited to highlight this Read More
