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B2Gold Commissions World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Plant For The Mining Industry

2021-04-16T14:11:56+00:00

B2Gold, a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced the commissioning of an off-grid hybrid solar-battery system at Fekola in southwest Mali, one of the world’s biggest gold mines. Jointly implemented with Suntrace GmbH and BayWa r.e., the 30 MW solar plant and 15.4 MWh battery storage together constitute the world’s largest such Read More

B2Gold Commissions World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Plant For The Mining Industry2021-04-16T14:11:56+00:00

Miners Drawn to the Compelling Economics of Renewables and Storage Power Solutions

2020-01-07T16:08:08+00:00

The incentive for a mine to reduce its carbon footprint has received a shot in the arm from the relentlessly declining costs of wind, solar, and energy storage, says Greentech Media. Projections by Wood Mackenzie show the cost of energy storage in 2022 will be 61 percent less than what prevailed in 2013, while the cost Read More

Miners Drawn to the Compelling Economics of Renewables and Storage Power Solutions2020-01-07T16:08:08+00:00

Fitch points to renewables as solution to energy security for African Miners

2019-09-03T05:15:45+00:00

Credit: Mining.com A recent report by market intelligence company Fitch Solutions has highlighted the importance of renewable energy generation to mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. The prevalence of off-grid remote mineral deposits, combined with an excellent solar resource, and energy security concerns caused by unreliable grid-power, has already led companies such as Newmont, IAMGOLD, and Read More

Fitch points to renewables as solution to energy security for African Miners2019-09-03T05:15:45+00:00

Energy Strategies of Mid-Tier Mines

2019-02-12T05:19:47+00:00

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 storage in mining and a preview of the Energy and Mines World Congress - including the current list of participating companies. Complete the form to view the magazine

Energy Strategies of Mid-Tier Mines2019-02-12T05:19:47+00:00

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto

2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

November 8, 2018 --- Toronto, ON -- Global mining and renewable energy experts are preparing to meet at the Energy and Mines World Congresstaking place December 10-11 at the Hilton Toronto. The 6th annual event is set to be the largest gathering of senior mining energy decision-makers and renewable energy experts with 300+ attendees expected. “Rising Read More

Global mining and renewables experts prepare to meet at Energy and Mines Dec 10-11, Toronto2019-08-28T12:17:41+00:00

Renewable energy offers mines more benefits than just environmental sustainability

2019-02-12T06:32:39+00:00

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 of renewable energy generation. However, while the environmental impact and social license to operate remain important considerations for mines, cost savings on energy and logistics remain the primary driver for renewables integration. Commenting on Read More

Renewable energy offers mines more benefits than just environmental sustainability2019-02-12T06:32:39+00:00

New Renewables Projects for Mines

2019-02-13T11:19:05+00:00

As concerns over energy security and costs grow, the mining industry is increasingly prioritising the hybridisation of renewable energy sources with its traditional means of power generation. Recent projects have demonstrated that renewable energy allows miners to address key concerns over fuel transportation costs, grid instability and power reliability for off-grid sites. It also assists in Read More

New Renewables Projects for Mines2019-02-13T11:19:05+00:00

Building a Landmark Solar Project in Namibia: The B2Gold Story

2019-02-12T10:33:44+00:00

Vancouver-based B2Gold is moving forward with a 7 MW solar project in Namibia which has significant bottom line and social license benefits for this leading gold producer. “We carried out a lot of financial modelling and have a quick [project] payback,” reports Mark Dawe, Managing Director and Country Manager for B2Gold Namibia. With the second best Read More

Building a Landmark Solar Project in Namibia: The B2Gold Story2019-02-12T10:33:44+00:00

Barloworld to install 7 MW solar power facility at Namibia mine

2019-02-13T13:52:09+00:00

Otjikoto Mine – Namibia. Image courtesy of B2Gold website Vancouver-based gold producer B2Gold will build a 7MW solar power plant at its Otjikoto mine in Namibia, Engineering News reports. Installation is already under way, with completion scheduled for early 2018. Once online, it will reduce reliance on the heavy fuel oil-fired power plant that currently powers Read More

Barloworld to install 7 MW solar power facility at Namibia mine2019-02-13T13:52:09+00:00
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