Brazilian mining giant Vale signs renewable energy contract with Casa dos Ventos
Brazilian multinational mining corporation Vale, the world’s largest producer of iron ore and nickel, has signed a long-term energy supply contract with renewables provider Casa Read More
Hydrogen in mining – the missing piece of the energy puzzle
Today we publish issue 6 of the Energy and Mines Magazine. Our main feature focuses on the uses and potential of Hydrogen in the mining Read More
Resolute Mining to save 40% on power costs with new solar hybrid
Gold miner Resolute Mining Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Ignite Energy Projects Pty Ltd to provide a hybrid power solution for Read More
Energy Strategies of Mid-Tier Mines
Energy and Mines issue 5 is available now. The issue includes an article on the evolving energy strategies of mid-tier mines, an article on energy Read More
Is Renewable Hydrogen the Way Forward for the Mining Industry?
Reliable green storage solutions are a key part of the mining industry's transition to high-penetration renewable energy generation. Battery storage can be used to overcome Read More
Lundin Mining contracts for 1100GWh of renewables annually
Canadian-based Lundin Mining Corporation has signed an 18-year contract with AES Gener to provide 1,100 GWh of renewable energy, per year, to its Candelaria Mine Complex in Chile. The Read More
Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto
November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place Read More
Antofagasta Meets Almost a Quarter of its Power Need With Renewable Energy
Chilean mining giant Antofagasta is taking significant steps to increase the amount of renewable energy being used by its operations. Currently, around 21 percent of all Read More
Telson Mining Corporation Signs Green Energy Agreement for Campo Morado Mine
As of October 31st, the Telson Mining Corporation has signed into effect a 10-year term "take-or-pay" renewable power purchase agreement with solar provider Energia Solar. This “Green Energy Agreement” Read More
FT: Miners Turn to Green Power Options
In an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, and to provide sustainably-sourced raw materials to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers, major mining companies are turning to Read More
Australian Gold Mining Industry Turns To Renewables To Avoid Rising Energy Prices
A recent study by Goldman Sachs of the Australian gold mining industry has shown that the use of renewable energy sources could help to overcome Read More
New Energy and Mines Magazine Published
The last 18 months have witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum in the mining energy sector. While the previous 4 years saw just a handful Read More
AurCrest Gold Subsidiary Acquires Mobismart Renewable Energy Generation Units for First Nations Use
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 Read More
Indian Mining Giant to build 4000MW of Renewables
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 Read More
Cambridge Energy Installs Next-Gen Solar Tracker at Newmont’s Akyem Mine
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, Read More
Announcing the 6th Energy and Mines World Congress
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 Read More
Zimbabwe Mining Firm Chooses Solar Over Coal
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 Read More
Antofagasta announces first mine to use 100% renewable energy
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, Read More
SOLAR+STORAGE FOR AUSTRALIAN MINE
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 Read More
Download Handbook – Introducing: Hybrid power generation for Australian off-grid mines
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 Read More
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