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Ghana Chamber of Mines: Mining companies ready to switch to renewables
With the mining sector mandated to source 10% of it's energy needs from renewables by 2020, the Chamber of Mines in Ghana has explained its Read More
Mining Takes Up 60% of Latin America’s Solar PV Market, Demand Only to Rise
Latin America’s mining operations use nearly 60% of the region’s existing solar PV production,
40+ world mining leaders already confirmed to participate in Energy and Mines World Congress, Nov 21-22
The global mining sector recognizes the increasingly important role that renewable energy is playing in driving the competitiveness and sustainability of the resource sector. Over Read More
Indian mine to build renewables project
In what is an increasingly common development, a large diversified mining company is building a renewables project. Neyveli Lignite an Indian government mining and power corporation Read More
Australia mining and processing ideal for renewables
An interesting article posted today in The Conversation discusses how the use of renewables, solar PV and CSP in particular, are ideal for use in Australian Read More
Announcing the Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource
June 29, 2016 ---- Energy and Mines is delighted to announce the launch of its Energy and Mines World Congress in association with Lightsource Renewable Read More
AurCrest Gold to build 40MW renewables project with First Nation community
AurCrest Gold Inc. is a Canada-based mineral exploration company. The Company is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resources. The Company holds Read More
Siemens, Gamesa to form world’s largest wind farm business
Via: Reuters Siemens and Spain's Gamesa agreed on Friday to create the world's biggest builder of windfarms, with the German company paying 1 billion euros Read More
Momentum for solar-diesel hybrid microgrids in the Zambian mining industry
Load shedding, increased electricity rates for mining companies and a solar tender at 6.02US¢/kWh redefine the rules of power generation in Zambia Berlin/Munich, June 2016 Read More
Renewable energy, a great opportunity for mining (SPANISH)
El mercado de las energías renovables se ha multiplicado al menos en los últimos dos años y la industria minera se ha alineado con su Read More
‘Real Spark’ for Copper Demand Is Renewable Energy, BHP Says
Via: Bloomberg Renewable energy and China’s economic shift toward consumer-led growth will be major catalysts for a new wave of copper demand that’ll accelerate a shortage Read More
Realizing Energy Savings, Sustainable Power and Enabling Community Engagement with Renewables for Mines
Enel Green Power has developed a number of wind, solar and geothermal projects in Chile as well as a hybrid power plant for the Ollagüe Read More
Caterpillar goes green with solar energy in Green Valley
One of the world's largest construction supply companies is going greener. Caterpillars' Tucson Proving Ground launched a renewable energy microgrid today. The grid uses hundreds of Read More
Rame to help Goldcorp develop wind at Argentine mine
Via: See News. Renewables April 20 (SeeNews) - UK-based and Chile-focused renewables firm Rame Energy Plc (LON:RAME) will provide consultancy services to Goldcorp Inc (TSE:G) Read More
Exploring Solar for Chilean Operations: Teck Resources Interview
Abajo puede revisar la versión en español This week, Energy and Mines spoke to Marcos Cid, Senior Electrical Engineer with Teck Resources who heads the Read More
Mining Association of Canada endorses national carbon price
Via: The Globe and Mail Canada’s largest mining companies have endorsed the federal government’s effort to establish a national price on carbon pollution. The Mining Read More
ACERA launches an interactive tool to search renewable projects
The Chilean Association of Renewable Energy (ACERA) has created an interactive database with a complete list of all the renewable energy projects around the country. Read More
Minera Tres Valles: Looking for 3-5 MW of Solar PV
“Mining is the main driver of Chilean economy and renewables are going to play a key role in its growth,” says Luis Vega Muñoz, Minera Read More
Guess where this picture is from?
This is from the just released annual report from Teck Resources See here . We are always looking for sign-posts and mile stones of the shift Read More
AurCrest Gold Signs Letter of Intent with Cat Lake First Nation to Develop up to 40 MWs of Renewable Energy
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 23, 2016) - AurCrest Gold Inc. (the "Company" or "AurCrest") (TSX VENTURE:AGO) is pleased to announce that the Company, along with Read More