In this presentation from the Renewables and Mining Summit in Johannesburg in June 2013, SIEMENS' Fabrice Nicolas outlines the operating potential for hybrid systems in mines sites. What is of particular interest is that Fabrice advocates the use of greater than 100+ penetration of renewables for individual operations. This level of penetration then enables the mine Read More
Cronimet's Rollie Armstrong provides an update on the 1MW PV-hybrid plant with details on fuel savings as well as operational insight. This presentation has about a year's more operational data behind it. Rollie actually looks younger -- things must be going well at Cronimet Power Solutions!
Assessing Renewable Energy Options for Remote Sites: This discussion from last month's Renewables and Mining Summit in Johannesburg brought together senior mining energy decision-makers from IAMGOLD, Zimplats, African Barrick Gold and Cronimet. The discussion is particularly interesting for renewables developers as most of the panel are looking to procure energy for projects and are examining renewables. Read More
Insight on the world’s first 1MW ground-mounted diesel/photo-voltaic hybrid electric power plant for Cronimet's South African chromium ore operations. In June 2014 Rollie will present at the Renewables and Mining Summit, Johannesburg to provide an update of this project with further operational insight.
Many of the first applications of renewable energy technologies for mining operations are hybrid solutions using a combination of renewables and diesel gensets. This discussion featuring Hatch, Solar Frontier Americas, Caterpillar, Wartsila and Homer Energy, provides updates on the technology, application and economics of hybrid solutions and the key considerations for mines looking to implement these Read More
In a keynote presentation from the Chairman of Pan American Silver, Ross Beaty underlines the strong and growing business case for the mining sector to look at renewable energy to solve the many energy issues. There are also a number of good print articles about Ross' strategy and foresight. e.g. this article from the Globe and Read More
This discussion session involves a group of renewable energy project developers and solution providers that are active in the mining space. What are their experiences of integrating renewable assets in to mining operations? What business models/power purchase agreements are they deploying? Where are the current barriers for the further development of similar projects? The discussion involves Read More
An insightful interview by KPMG's VP, Global Infrastructure Advisory, Transactions & Restructuring, Georges Arbache, with Bill Fisher, the executive chairman of Goldquest Mining Corp. Bill is a mining industry veteran who sees real bottom-line potential in the integration of renewables in the mining sector. The interview covers finance, business models as well as advice for energy managers Read More
This excellent discussion provides insight and detail in to the key factors mining and operational managers consider when evaluating the potential for renewable fuel sources to power a site. The session involves expert advice from Vale, Teck Resources, Prophecy Platinum and Western Copper and Gold
In this 50-minute discussion, energy and project leaders from Kinross, Barrick Gold, Sandspring Resources and Rio Tinto discuss how they are weighing the benefits and risks of integrating renewable technologies in to their energy mix.
