Cannington mine

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines

2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00

As recent project announcements show, the number of Australian mining operators seriously assessing and investing in renewables is growing rapidly. Driven by favourable economics and additional benefits including carbon reductions and social license, major and mid-tier Australian mines are adopting renewables. South32 recently announced its 3MW solar farm for its Cannington mine in Queensland for which Read More

Australia becoming the Global Centre for Renewables for Mines2019-02-12T09:42:19+00:00

South32 to develop solar farm at Cannington mine

2019-02-12T13:40:54+00:00

Image Source: miningmonthly.comExpected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 6000 tons per year, South32, in partnership with Energy Developments and SunSHIFT, has launched a remote off-grid renewable energy project at its Cannington mine in Queensland. Developed to generate electricity for the mine’s accommodation village and airport, the six-hectare, 3MW solar farm will also divert surplus energy to Read More

South32 to develop solar farm at Cannington mine2019-02-12T13:40:54+00:00