Chile to Delay Giant Power Auction by as Long as 90 Days
Via Bloomberg Chile will delay an auction of contracts representing more than a quarter of its electricity-generating capacity as it awaits approval of a new Read More
Low energy prices and renewables for Chilean Mines – developer interview
Desplazarse hacia abajo para la versión en español In Chile, low energy prices and commodity pressure have challenged new renewables partnerships with mines. However, this Read More
New Market Report: Why Do Renewables Make Sense for Chilean Mines?
A Market Overview of Key Drivers and Challenges for Renewables in Mining in Chile Based on interviews with key market players, miners and independent power Read More
It’s all about the batteries
A very interesting article in Bloomberg Business outlines why Electric Vehicles are shaping the future energy mix. There are some broad implications for mining and Read More
Kokam’s 56 Megawatt Energy Storage Project Features World’s Largest Lithium NMC Energy Storage System for Frequency Regulation
New 24 and 16-megawatt energy storage systems use Kokam’s Ultra High Power Lithium-ion NMC technology to cost effectively deliver high-power output, fast recharging and long-cycle Read More
Chilean and Argentinian Mining Leaders looking to Renewables to Drive Operational Savings at Energy and Mines Santiago Summit, May 16-18
SANTIAGO, CHILE -- February 28, 2016 --- On May 16-18, senior mining leaders from Chile and Argentina will meet with international renewable energy, finance and Read More
World’s largest coal producer to tender additional 800 MW of solar
Coal India appears likely to develop 1 GW of solar PV. The state-owned miner, touted as the world's largest producer of coal, is expected to Read More
Boosting Social License to Operate Through Renewables: Q&A with Glencore
“It is key to develop alternative technologies [for mines] and use cleaner and cheaper energies to guarantee our competitiveness in the market,” comments Veronica Baraona, Read More
Q&A with Codelco: Copper Pricing not a Direct Influence on Energy Strategy
While many outside the mining sector are wondering how the current commodity cycle is influencing energy plans for the resource sector, this is not a Read More
Renewables for mining go baseload with a hybrid fuel-solar solution
The combination of concentrated solar power (CSP) and gas or diesel allows for robust power generation in 24/7 applications with different fuel types incl. biogas Read More
Caterpillar Invests In Powerhive
Move will help Cat develop off-grid energy access Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has made an equity investment in Read More
Unprecedented Investor Call For Climate Risk Transparency From Mining Giants
Investors responsible for more than $8 trillion have called on mining giants Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto to be more transparent over climate change Read More
The Chilean Copper Commission anticipates a 53% growth of mining energy consumption by 2026
Cochilco expects that the energy demand from the copper mining sector will increase by 53, 3% in 2026. Last week, the main Chilean copper organization Read More
Indian mining and power firm Neyveli tenders for 260MW solar
By Tom Kenning, PV Tech Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), an Indian state-owned mining and power company, is tendering for 260MW of grid-connected solar PV capacity Read More
What do Chile’s new transmission regulations mean for Mines and Renewables?
“The main goal of all the new [transmission] regulations and developments is to reduce energy prices and open the market for renewables, so this should Read More
TwingTec designs innovative remote power system
By Ellsworth Dickson Corey Houle, CTO and Co-Founder of Swiss-based TwingTec AG, and his team have designed a unique power system to complement conventional diesel Read More
Renewables require innovation and change of mining industry mindset
By Simon Rees for Creamer Media's Mining Weekly TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – The future success of renewables in the mining sector will require companies to overhaul Read More
Chilean Mining Industry expects 81,085 million investment for 2016
Despite a complicated 2015, the Chilean investment portfolio of mining projects won't decline in 2016. Portal Minero, the main mining media outlet in Chile, estimates Read More
Renewable energy opportunities rise as costs slide and solutions grow
By Simon Rees, for Creamer Media's Mining Weekly TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Despite the tie-up between the renewables market and the mining sector being dynamic and Read More
Energy company and Vanadium mine to acquire a battery storage provider
American Vanadium Enters into a Letter of Intent to Acquire the Complete CellCube(TM) Vanadium Flow Battery Business From DMG MORI VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / Read More
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