Reports

Mines And Metals Companies To Note: Turning ‘Green’ Can Make Business Sense

2019-10-28T12:19:05+00:00

With the current glare on climate change and global protests, banks and financial institutions are becoming increasingly strict about environmental compliance by their borrowers. Emissions from the metals and mining industries account for 10% of the total impact on climate change, according to the UN Environment Programme. These companies have now to fill up lengthy questionnaires Read More

Mines And Metals Companies To Note: Turning ‘Green’ Can Make Business Sense2019-10-28T12:19:05+00:00

Download Handbook – Introducing: Hybrid power generation for ​ Australian off-grid mines

2019-02-12T06:16:55+00:00

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

Download Handbook – Introducing: Hybrid power generation for ​ Australian off-grid mines2019-02-12T06:16:55+00:00

Enabling shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector

2019-02-12T07:00:54+00:00

A product innovation reduces costs and increases relocatability of PV plants. All over the world, renewable energy projects have conquered the mining sector lately. The business case is particularly positive for off-grid mines that are powered by diesel or heavy fuel oil (HFO). In 12 countries, pilot projects have been built or officially announced – mainly Read More

Enabling shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector2019-02-12T07:00:54+00:00

Mining’s future increasingly tied to clean technology

2019-02-13T09:06:41+00:00

The mining sector now has a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with the renewable energy sector on both the supply and demand sides, analysts say. The link between the industries will tighten as demand for the materials used in clean energy infrastructure grows. Mining will be crucial to meeting the need for materials like lithium and steel, Read More

Mining’s future increasingly tied to clean technology2019-02-13T09:06:41+00:00

Deloitte: Miners could slash energy bills by 50% with renewable energy

2019-02-13T07:35:54+00:00

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

Deloitte: Miners could slash energy bills by 50% with renewable energy2019-02-13T07:35:54+00:00

As carbon pricing spreads, miners must adapt

2019-02-13T10:38:05+00:00

By Dori (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0 us], via Wikimedia Commons With 40 carbon markets around the globe and China’s coming later this year, mining companies must address carbon and climate risks immediately, a report from CDP warns. The report, which analyzed twelve of the world’s largest mining companies, found that the introduction of Read More

As carbon pricing spreads, miners must adapt2019-02-13T10:38:05+00:00

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact

2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

Off-grid mines can slash fuel requirements and CO2 emissions by up to 28% by using microgrids that combine solar power, battery storage, and diesel generators, according to a new study. The ABB report, Reducing Energy Costs and Environmental Impacts of Off-Grid Mines, outlines how microgrids can help miners generate a reliable power supply and trim emissions Read More

Mining Sector Embracing Microgrids: Hybrid Systems Reduce Energy Costs & Environmental Impact2019-02-13T12:00:45+00:00

How carbon is shaping energy for mines

2019-02-13T13:25:55+00:00

With insights from mining leaders at Fortescue Metals Group, Gold Fields, Teck Resources, and Avalon Advanced Materials, this week’s report looks at how carbon is driving new energy choices for the global mining sector. Alongside power security and cutting energy costs, reducing the emissions intensity of mining operations has been elevated to a top strategic concern for mines. Read More

How carbon is shaping energy for mines2019-02-13T13:25:55+00:00

How the Mining Industry Can Win with Renewables

2019-02-12T10:55:20+00:00

Photo By Jllm06 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons.The mining industry worldwide could slash carbon emissions by a gigaton by greening operations, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute. While mining is a highly energy-intensive activity, the sector’s investment in clean energy currently represents a mere 2.5 percent of the world’s renewable generation. Renewables hold Read More

How the Mining Industry Can Win with Renewables2019-02-12T10:55:20+00:00

Top mining firms risking $16 billion in climate costs, CDP says

2019-02-14T10:06:58+00:00

Photo credit: Strip coal mining. Planet Geography, cc-by-2.5. The mining sector isn’t preparing for the transition to a low-carbon economy quickly enough, according to a new report from CDP. While miners are spending 45% of their capital expenditure on commodities like copper and nickel that stand to benefit from the rise of clean energy technology, the Read More

Top mining firms risking $16 billion in climate costs, CDP says2019-02-14T10:06:58+00:00
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