Wiigwaasaatig Energy Inc, a subsidiary of AurCrest Gold, has signed a Letter of Intent with Mobismart Mobile Off-Grid Power and Storage for the purposes of acquiring two mobile renewable energy generation units. The units will be deployed as part of a partnership with the Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation and will be used Read More
The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has announced that it will be investing Rs 1,290 billion ($17,945,190) in its power generation and mining sectors by 2025. As part of this investment, the NLC also plans to set up a number of renewable energy projects with a total generation capacity of 4251 Megawatts (MW). This would represent a significantly increased interest Read More
Newmont Mining Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has deployed Cambridge Energy Partners' (CEP) redeployable Nomad solar PV tracker in an effort generate lower-cost renewable electricity, and to offset energy demand, at its Akyem Mine. The Nomad's prefabricated design features single-axis tracking technology and its 30 kW segments are both scalable and quick to install. Able to be redeployed, the Nomad Read More
The last 12 months has witnessed the highest number of new renewables projects for mines than ever before. Driven by the economics of reliable, low-cost renewables and the realities of carbon intensive and expensive traditional energy sources, mines are wholly engaged on energy, carbon, electrification and the potential offered by the wide range of renewable and hybrid solutions. Read More
Zimbabwean firm Karo Mining Holdings has abandoned its plans to construct a 600MW coal-fired power plant at its new platinum mining operations west of Harare and is instead moving forward with plans to build a 300MW solar project to power the mine. The decision was announced by Karo’s country manager, Josephat Zimba, after discussions with the Zimbabwean Read More
Credit: Antofagasta Chilean copper mining group Antofagasta has signed a power supply agreement with utilities company Colbún to provide 100% renewable power to its Zaldivar mine. The open-pit, heap-leach copper oxide mine, located in Northern Chile, is a 50% joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick Gold. The 10-year agreement between Antofagasta and Colbún will power the mine through a mixture of hydro, Read More
Exactly 2 years after replacing the existing diesel power station with a high-speed, gas-fuelled reciprocating engine station, Aggreko is now working with Gold Fields to introduce renewables at its Granny Smith gold mine in Western Australia. Aggreko won the contract to build and operate the 21MW power station in 2016, and has since worked with Gold Read More
A handbook designed to help Australian mines find renewable solutions to power their operations. From volatile fuel and commodity prices through to an increasing need for energy security, a growing number of miners around the world are turning to renewable energy to help solve these challenges. Global expectations on carbon pricing and the increased importance of social licence, are also Read More
“Microgrids are an exciting space at the moment and a huge opportunity for remote and edge of grid developments in Australia,” comments Warner Priest, Business Development Manager - Emerging Technologies at Siemens. Moving to an autonomous microgrid that combines renewable energy and battery storage can offer remote mining operations the opportunity to offset between 20% and Read More
Credit: Mining.comIn light of both rising diesel prices and a broader emphasis on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, the mining industry is increasingly considering the adoption of renewable energy generation. However, while the environmental impact and social license to operate remain important considerations for mines, cost savings on energy and logistics remain the primary driver for renewables integration. Commenting on Read More
