Autonomous microgrids for remote mining operations
“Microgrids are an exciting space at the moment and a huge opportunity for remote and edge of grid developments in Australia,” comments Warner Priest, Business Read More
Renewable energy offers mines more benefits than just environmental sustainability
Credit: Mining.comIn light of both rising diesel prices and a broader emphasis on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, the mining industry is increasingly considering the adoption Read More
See Who is Attending Energy and Mines Australia Summit – June 27-28, Perth
Siemens and ResourcesWA have recently joined as sponsors of Energy and Mines Australia Summit taking place June 27-28 at the Pan Pacific, Perth. With just Read More
Azure Power and Maheswari Mining Win APDCL Tender for 85 MW of Solar Projects in Assam
Credit: Azure Power In the face of increasing power demand that has led to a peak power deficit of 4.2%, the Assam Power Distribution Company Read More
Australian miners unite to cut power bills with renewables
Credit: ABC Facing the highest energy prices in Australia, the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has partnered with renewable energy developer SIMEC Zen Energy, Read More
Towards Profitable, Zero-Emissions Mining
“We firmly believe that renewable energy generation has reached a point where a profitable zero-emissions mine is entirely possible,” comments Neil Canby, Executive Director, Sunrise Read More
Scalable Solar for Mines: New Australian Projects and Market Insights
In an article available to download here, SunSHIFT’s General Manager Will Rayward-Smith provides insight on new projects with Australian mines and the growing opportunities for Read More
Enabling shorter solar power purchase agreements in the mining sector
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 Read More
Falling cost of solar for mines: Case Study
As outlined in this interview, Zenith Energy’s solar project for Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova nickel mine represents an excellent example of how the falling price Read More
Solar hybrid energy curbs costs for Shanta Gold
Credit: Mining NewsIn an effort to create a leaner cost structure, Shanta Gold's CEO, Eric Zurrin, has set a cost-saving target of $7 million in Read More
Innovation Overcoming Barriers To Adoption of Renewables in Mining
As the cost of both energy generated from renewable sources, and renewable technology itself, continues to plummet, new renewables in mining projects are emerging with solutions to Read More
Hevel Group and Polymetal partner to build 1 MW solar power plant at Khabarovsk mine
Credit: PolymetalPolymetal, Russia’s leading precious metals mining group, has partnered with Russian solar modules manufacturer and PV project developer, Hevel Group, to construct a 1 Megawatt Read More
Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting
In an effort to reduce the emissions cost of its products, consumer giant Apple has partnered with metal producers Rio-Tinto and Alcoa with the aim of commercializing Read More
Hybridisation – the "least-cost option" for Australian Mines
Depending on locally available wind and solar conditions, fuel savings from hybridisation at mine sites can amount to more than 70%. It's this clear economic argument that Read More
juwi strengthens hybrid solutions with appointment of experienced mining power executive
Dave Manning has joined juwi as Global Head of Hybrid to further expand worldwide uptake of renewables for mining. The Australian manager has 25 years Read More
Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines
As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and Read More
Goldcorp contracts Genneia to provide renewable energy to Argentinian subsidiary Oroplata SA
Oroplata S.A, an Argentine subsidiary of the Canadian holding Goldcorp Inc, has contracted Genneia, a primary investor in renewable energy projects in the Argentine Republic, to Read More
Anglo American to install EnergyPod storage batteries at Amandelbult mine
Credit: Primus Power Anglo American Platinum has entered into an agreement with Primus Power to install eight EnergyPod battery systems at its Amandelbult mine in Read More
Acciona to build solar farm for National Mining Company of Chile
Credit: RenewsIn an effort to strengthen their presence in the thriving renewable energy sector in Chile, Acciona plans to construct two wind farms and two solar projects, Read More
Sunrise Energy Group to construct solar farm at Image Resources’ Boonanarring Mine
www.australianmining.com.auSunrise Energy Group will supply and construct a 3-4 MegaWatt alternating current solar farm designed to supply power to Image Resources’ Boonanarring mineral sands project, located north Read More
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