BHP has severed ties with the World Coal Association (WCA) indicating they would reap little benefit from staying on as a member. Despite being among the world's top emitters, BHP has committed to a target of net zero emissions from its operations in the second half of this century. BHP's review of its membership of the WCA Read More
As carbon emissions increasingly become a key driver in strategic thinking for mines, companies are turning to cutting-edge technologies to optimise carbon efficiency. Currently, only 2.5% of the mining sector’s electricity comes from renewable energy, but in the face of COP21 targets, carbon pricing in many major mining sectors and pressure from investors to demonstrate a commitment to Read More
Image source: canadianminingjournal.comA new report released last week by Teck Resources, Canada's largest diversified resources company, has revealed that 80% of the company’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. This large-scale transition to renewable energy generation is part of Teck's commitment to reducing its own carbon footprint. As part of that commitment, Teck has a stated goal of Read More
Total Eren has opened the world’s largest solar-thermal hybrid plant in Burkina Faso. The Essakane Solar plant is expected to provide 15 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity which will be used, in conjunction with existing diesel generators, to provide electricity for IAMGOLD's Essakane mine. IAMGOLD will purchase the entirety of the plant's power via a 15-year power purchase agreement with Total Read More
Image source: renewableenergyworld.comFinnish manufacturer Wärtsilä has completed construction on the worlds largest solar hybrid power plant, located in Burkina Faso. Built in conjunction with Total Eren SA and African Energy Management Platform, the 15MWp solar PV plant will generate and deliver energy to the Iamgold Essakane gold mine. Working in conjunction with the mine's existing diesel generation systems, the Read More
Image source: BHP.comSpeaking at the FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne, the CEO of BHP Billiton, Andrew Mackenzie, warned that transitioning to a lower carbon economy may actually increase demand for higher quality raw materials as industries adapt to the use of more efficient technologies. The chief executive for the world's largest mining company also spoke on the dangers Read More
Image source: gfgalliance.comAs part of its GREENSTEEL and GREENAL vision, steel and mining operations giant GFG Alliance is investing in a range of renewable energy generation solutions, on a global scale. Aiming to trigger a revival and regrowth of cyclical heavy industries, while still focusing on economic and environmental sustainability, GFG is acquiring hydro-electric and wind farms in Read More
There is growing momentum in Australian mining for mine operators to take control of their energy supply. Faced with price and security concerns, many mines in Australia are looking to benefit from cheap, reliable renewables to reduce mining energy costs. Once such example of this is a project announced last week by SolarReserve and Oz Minerals. Read More
The market value of carbon, provided by Ontario's cap and trade program, has increased interest and accelerated development in GHG reduction projects, reports Frederic Picard. As Climate Change Director at Rio Tinto, Picard notes that, in addition to justifying the capital expenditure GHG projects often require, reinvested cap and trade revenue can be used to offset Read More
The agenda and website for the 2018 Energy and Mines Australia Summit will be launched on March 14th. In advance of this, we are now offering a limited number of complimentary passes to mines wishing to attend. Following, last year's inaugural sell-out event, the Energy and Mines Australia Summit, June 27-28, Perth, WA, will bring together Read More
