Canada

Rio To Spend US$1.1B On Expansion Of Low-Carbon Aluminum Smelting Operation In Canada

2023-06-19T18:57:02+00:00

Global mining and metals company Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 low carbon aluminum smelter in Saguenay, Canada. The expansion will be supported by $113 million in financial aid from the Quebec government. The investment aims to meet the increasing demand for low-carbon, high-quality aluminum used in various industries such Read More

Rio To Spend US$1.1B On Expansion Of Low-Carbon Aluminum Smelting Operation In Canada2023-06-19T18:57:02+00:00

Gold Miner Agnico Eagle Ties Up Wind Power For Hope Bay Mine

2021-08-03T15:39:11+00:00

Precious metals miner Agnico Eagle Mines has inked a deal to provide wind power at its Hope Bay mine in the Nunavut’s Kitikmeot region in Canada. Under an MoU with Agnico, a consortium comprising Quebec-based Tugliq Energy Co. and Hiqiniq Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Inuity-owned economic development firm Kitikmeot Corp, will build and operate and Read More

Gold Miner Agnico Eagle Ties Up Wind Power For Hope Bay Mine2021-08-03T15:39:11+00:00

Caterpillar To Develop A Zero-Emission, All-Electric Fleet For Nouveau Monde Graphite

2021-06-23T18:23:20+00:00

Caterpillar will develop, test, and produce Cat® “zero-emission machines” for Nouveau Monde’s Matawinie graphite mining project in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec, Canada. According to the agreement inked between the parties, Caterpillar will become the exclusive supplier of an all-electric mining fleet for deployment at the mine by 2028. Nouveau Monde Graphite (CVE: NOU) aims to develop Matawinie as Read More

Caterpillar To Develop A Zero-Emission, All-Electric Fleet For Nouveau Monde Graphite2021-06-23T18:23:20+00:00

First-Ever Batch Of Carbon-Free Aluminum Goes To Apple

2019-12-09T17:31:54+00:00

Apple bought the first-ever batch of carbon-free aluminum produced by Elysis, a Canadian joint venture between mining giants Alcoa Corp and Rio Tinto, according to Mining Global. Elysis, the company’s name, is derived from the ‘electrolysis of alumina,’ a process in aluminum smelting. The ELYSIS™ technology eliminates all direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the aluminum Read More

First-Ever Batch Of Carbon-Free Aluminum Goes To Apple2019-12-09T17:31:54+00:00

Hydrogen in mining – the missing piece of the energy puzzle

2019-09-03T05:16:05+00:00

Today we publish issue 6 of the Energy and Mines Magazine. Our main feature focuses on the uses and potential of Hydrogen in the mining industry. As solar panels and wind turbines become more commonplace on mines, hydrogen is poised to become the most talked about clean energy solution of the next decade. The article features Read More

Hydrogen in mining – the missing piece of the energy puzzle2019-09-03T05:16:05+00:00

AurCrest Gold Subsidiary Acquires Mobismart Renewable Energy Generation Units for First Nations Use

2019-02-12T05:32:09+00:00

Wiigwaasaatig Energy Inc, a subsidiary of AurCrest Gold, has signed a Letter of Intent with Mobismart Mobile Off-Grid Power and Storage for the purposes of acquiring two mobile renewable energy generation units. The units will be deployed as part of a partnership with the Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation and will be used Read More

AurCrest Gold Subsidiary Acquires Mobismart Renewable Energy Generation Units for First Nations Use2019-02-12T05:32:09+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

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting

2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

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 a new technology to eliminate GHG emissions from aluminium smelting. As part of its pledge to eventually make all of its products from recycled or renewable materials, Apple has invested $10m in Read More

Apple partners with Alcoa and Rio Tinto in Canada to develop carbon-free aluminium smelting2019-02-12T09:28:15+00:00

Rio Tinto – Carbon Cap and Trade Strategy in Ontario

2019-02-12T07:10:39+00:00

The market value of carbon, provided by Ontario's cap and trade program, has increased interest and accelerated development in GHG reduction projects, reports Frederic Picard. As Climate Change Director at Rio Tinto, Picard notes that, in addition to justifying the capital expenditure GHG projects often require, reinvested cap and trade revenue can be used to offset Read More

Rio Tinto – Carbon Cap and Trade Strategy in Ontario2019-02-12T07:10:39+00:00

Funding Renewables and Low-Carbon Mining

2019-02-12T10:30:38+00:00

To position Canada as a leader in the emerging low-carbon economy, the Canadian Government recognizes the need to support the decarbonization of mining and has earmarked $2.3 billion to support the development, commercialization and use of clean technologies. This funding will provide options to mining companies, renewables and low-carbon technology providers, as well as remote communities Read More

Funding Renewables and Low-Carbon Mining2019-02-12T10:30:38+00:00