A mine considering introducing hybrid renewable energy in tandem with gas or diesel generation, should look beyond technology costs, to time-based factors of remaining mine life and the duration of the current power purchase agreement (PPA). These criteria are more compelling than anticipated future savings. Amiram Roth-Deblon, head of Juwi global initiatives explained at a webinar, Read More
Renewable energy and mining have conflicting priorities in Australia, the national Minerals Institute reports. Over 50% of Australia’s export income comes from coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas. BHP is reconsidering membership of Minerals Council of Australia, World Coal Association, and US Chamber of Commerce owing to pressure to reduce emissions. Yet it could save Read More
In June 2016, juwi commissioned the world’s largest off-grid hybrid (solar + diesel + storage) power plant at DeGrussa Copper-Gold mine in Western Australia. juwi’s hybrid power solution delivers 20% fuel savings and a reduction of 12,000 tonnes CO2 per annum, as well improving power quality and reliability. Join the webinar “Hybrid Power for Mines”, where Read More
By Peabody Energy, Inc. (Provided by Peabody Energy) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons. The Murray River Mining Project near Tumbler Ridge in northeast B.C. will be the first new Canadian coal mine required to cap carbon emissions. The federal government’s Dec. 13 approval of the project is contingent on the mine limiting methane emissions to Read More
Laurence D. Fink and Santiago Calatrava at the Wilson Awards. By Wilson Center. [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons. Investment firm Blackrock put companies on notice Tuesday that they must have a social purpose in order to receive funds from the organization. In a letter to business leaders, Blackrock founder and CEO Laurence D. Read More
Mining firms could halve energy costs by adopting effective energy management programs, according to a new report from Deloitte. The report details how renewable energy projects can give operators a competitive advantage while also demonstrating commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Our analysis shows that having an effective energy management program in place, and with renewables Read More
Photo by K2 Space via Flickr. CC by 2.0. Climate concerns will be central to the investment decisions of Canada’s second-largest pension fund, CEO Michael Sabia announced last month. The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will slash the carbon footprint of its investment portfolio 25 percent by 2025. The fund will increase low-carbon investments Read More
Essakane Mine. Photo by Iamgold [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons The Banque Internationale pour le Commerce, l’Industrie et l’Artisanat du Burkina will provide $16.5 million in financing to Eren Renewable Energy for a 15 MW solar power plant in Burkina Faso. The new project is the result of a March 2017 power purchase agreement Read More
Contractors installing SunSHIFT's movable solar farm at the Century Zinc Mine and processing plant. Movable solar company SunSHIFT is moving up in the world. The Sydney-based firm landed a new deal to power the Century Zinc Mine, a New Century Resources site located in Queensland. The portable and scalable system will be built with SunSHIFT’s one-megawatt Read More
As an expert in off-grid hybrid power solutions for BBA, Nicholas Allen has vital insights on how a widespread emphasis on carbon reduction is shaping energy choices for the mining industry. “With the addition of a carbon tax, which can increase energy costs by 10% or more, you can see how carbon is now a top Read More
