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Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Final Shortlist Best use of Wind in Mining Antofagasta - El Arrayán Barrick Gold - Punto Colorado and Valedero Glencore - Raglan Mine Grupo México - Eólica El Retiro Industrias Peñoles - Eólica de Coahuila Rio Tinto - Diavik Mine Vale - Vale dos Ventos Best use of Solar PV Read More
The deadline for submission for the Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Awards 2016 is fast approaching. Nominate your company or client by October 8th to ensure they are considered for this prestigious awards that celebrate the achievements of mines investing in renewable power. Click here to view the Click here to view the nomination form Read More
Energy and Mines has released the initial results of the first global rankings of renewables use by mining companies identifying the top 21 mining companies using wind and solar to power their operations. The Energy and Mines Renewables in Mining Rankings also reports on the market size of wind and solar for mines showing current installed Read More
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 mining; not only in the operations but also the processing. The article highlights a recent study by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial and Research Organization) on the use of CSP in high Read More
Via: PV Magazine The 10.6 MW solar and 6 MW storage project at the DeGrussa mine site in remote Western Australia has reached full operation. The project has been heralded as an important proof-of-concept at scale of the application of renewable energy in off-grid industries such as mining. The Degrussa project is located in a very Read More
By Mike Stone The mining sector could be an important driver of energy storage in Australia, say experts. Sandfire Resources is one mining company set to benefit from the trend. Sandfire was approached by Juwi Renewable Energy to develop and operate a 10.6-megawatt solar facility at its DeGrussa copper mine in Western Australia that will be Read More
Sandfire Resources, a Western Australian gold and copper miner, is set to build one of the largest off-grid solar-PV plants at its DeGrussa mine near Wiluna in the far north Goldfields of Western Australia. The project will integrate a 10.6MW solar array and 6MW of battery storage with the existing 20MW diesel generator, with the aim of Read More
While still representing a vital part of Australia's economy, the environmental impact of large-scale mining has seen Australian miners investing heavily in renewable energy to offset both environmental and economic pressures. The Australian government has ambitious targets for carbon emission reductions, looking to lower its emissions to 26% lower than 2005 levels by 2030, and 5% Read More
Renewable energy and mining have conflicting priorities in Australia, the national Minerals Institute reports. Over 50% of Australia’s export income comes from coal, iron ore, and liquefied natural gas. BHP is reconsidering membership of Minerals Council of Australia, World Coal Association, and US Chamber of Commerce owing to pressure to reduce emissions. Yet it could save Read More
Energy and Mines is delighted to announce its 10th Summit focused on connecting the mining and renewables sectors. The Energy and Mines Australia Summit will take place June 29-30, at the Pan Pacific Perth and will focus on cost-effective, reliable, low-carbon power solutions for mines. Against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate on the country’s Read More
