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Mines turn to off-grid power amid low commodity prices, revenue
By: Simone Liedtke 28th October 2016 More companies are considering the use of an independent power producer (IPP) to meet their mines’ energy needs, as many projects are under pressure to achieve capital savings to weather the current operating environment comprising low commodity prices and diminished revenue streams. →
Global ties place supplier ahead in energy efficiency game
By: Simone Liedtke 28th October 2016 Through the global resources afforded by its parent company, electrical equipment supplier Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has been in a “very fortunate position” from a manufacturer perspective. →
Energy sector trade show launch a ‘success’ – organiser
By: Simone Liedtke 28th October 2016 The inaugural PowerEx trade show, held last month alongside the biennial Electra Mining Africa at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, in Nasrec, has been declared a success by the show’s organiser, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. →
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY There is excellent opportunity for growth going into PowerEx 2018, with not all floor space in Hall 9 dedicated to this year's show
Electric hauler prototype on cards for January
By: Aarifah Nosarka 28th October 2016 The prototype of the 25 t electric hauler vehicle, with applications in soft- and hard-rock mining, from Johannesburg-headquartered underground trackless mining machinery manufacturer Fermel, is expected to be trialed from January 2017 to June 2017. “The prototype is 85% complete and undergoing... →
Possible Tesla flop could hit global EV adoption rate 
By: Henry Lazenby 14th October 2016 Tesla Motors will probably not be able to meet its aggressive production targets and will perhaps experience ramp-up delays in manufacturing the Model 3 electric vehicle (EV), auto analyst Edward Niedermeyer argues, questioning whether the company will still be around in two years. “I’m very... →
Energy metal demand to outpace output in wake of $20bn battery build boom
By: Henry Lazenby 14th October 2016 “The megafactories are coming.” This is the mantra of market analyst, founder and MD of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Simon Moores, citing research showing more than $20-billion currently committed to creating new, or expanding existing lithium- (Li-) ion battery cell plants. →
Lithium-ion batteries being manufactured
Potential of LNG in Tanzania highlighted
By: Simone Liedtke 7th October 2016 With the discovery of large volumes of natural gas in Tanzania, South African welding, cutting and gas products and services provider African Oxygen (Afrox) is confident that there are numerous opportunities related to the use of this gas in Tanzania to replace other less efficient and costly... →
Energy now one of top three risks facing mining and metals sector
By: David Oliveira 7th October 2016 Engineering and science consultancy SRK Consulting held its 360° Mining Perspective earlier this month in Johannesburg, where some of the company’s leading engineers and scientists discussed some of the challenges facing the global mining industry. One of the most significant challenges facing... →
Wheeling touted as viable option for mines facing electricity supply challenges
By: Mia Breytenbach 7th October 2016 While mining operations require reliable power on a continuous basis, whether in remote locations, or in developed areas, load-shedding, poor quality power and weak grids are forcing mines to consider alternative sources of electrical energy. Consequently, juwi South Africa MD Greg Austin... →
Power management company showcases new products at Electra Mining
By: David Oliveira 30th September 2016 Power Management Company Eaton launched a number of new products at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, which took place earlier this month at the Expo Centre, in Johannesburg. “We pride ourselves on being the go-to provider of reliable, safe and efficient products within the mining... →
Barrick sees ‘perfect storm’ brewing around cost-effective renewables
By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th September 2016 Renewable-energy sources have reached the stage where they can reduce energy costs as well as emissions, Barrick Gold’s senior manager of energy and greenhouse gases (GHGs), Russell Blades, tells Energy and Mines. “We are seeing a ‘perfect storm’ brewing around renewables. Solar and energy... →
Barrick's 20 MW Punta Colorada wind farm, Chile
Completion of fuel cell projects earmarked for 2017
By: Aarifah Nosarka 16th September 2016 Platinum producer Impala Platinum (Implats) is finalising the development of a fuel cell-driven load haul dumper (LHD) prototype, which it expects to be ready for trials in underground mines by the end of next year, fuel cell coordinator Fahmida Smith tells Mining Weekly. Diesel-fueled LHDs are... →
National project more than halfway to meeting goal
By: Aarifah Nosarka 16th September 2016 The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Flagship Project, or Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), is more than halfway through its 15-year timeline and 40% of the milestones on the road to achieving the goal of commercialisation of locally developed fuel cell technology on the international... →
First global rankings of renewables use by mining companies to be released
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th September 2016 Renewable energy information provider to the mining industry Energy and Mines has released the initial results of the first global rankings of renewables used by mining companies, identifying that the top 21 mining companies use wind and solar energy to power their operations. The ‘Energy and... →
Ivanhoe starts supplying power from first of three DRC hydropower plant upgrades
By: Henry Lazenby 14th September 2016 Ivanhoe Mines has started supplying electricity to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national grid from the first of three hydropower plants it has agreed to upgrade in collaboration with its joint venture (JV) partners. Ongoing upgrading work at the Mwadingusha hydropower plant, financed by... →
Zambia facing challenges, but there is hope
By: Aarifah Nosarka 9th September 2016 Copper-rich Zambia’s mining industry challenges, such as a lack of transparency regarding its tax regime, have had significant negative macroeconomic impacts on the country's economy. However, with the implementation of the new tax regime, it is hoped that this challenge and others can be... →
Sentinel at forefront of global mining technology
9th September 2016 Canadian base metals producer First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM’s) $2.1-billion Sentinel mine, in Zambia’s North-Western province, is described by the Zambian Chamber of Mines (CoM) as the country’s mining industry’s “most ambitious venture ever” and the single-largest upfront infrastructure... →
Zambia conference to retain 2016 theme in 2017
9th September 2016 The seventh Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (Zimec) will be held in Lusaka on April 5 to 6, 2017, and will retain the theme of Zimec 2016: ‘Mining and energy on the growth path to support and grow the Zambian economy’. Zimec 2016 was hosted at the New Government Complex... →
Production at Sasol’s Shondoni mine set to start next month
By: Donna Slater 2nd September 2016 Construction of energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Secunda-based Shondoni mine is approaching completion with first coal production expected this month. →
Client delivery focus helps to grow local ventilation business
By: David Oliveira 2nd September 2016 Local fans and ventilation firm MechCaL has registered accelerated growth in all areas of the business over the past two years, owing to the company’s vision of making client delivery a top priority in producing products for South African mining ventilation. During the two-year period, MechCaL... →
Despite power supply stability, mines still prioritise efficient energy use
By: Ilan Solomons 2nd September 2016 Power supply instability may have been the catalyst for mining industry initiatives to pursue energy efficiencies, however, the current stability of electricity supply has not curbed the industry’s appetite for green solutions. Nonetheless, sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources... →
High-grade Sona Hill a potential game changer for Sandspring’s Toroparu project
By: Henry Lazenby 1st September 2016 The discovery of the nearby Sona Hill satellite deposit has blown new life into developer Sandspring Resources’ flagship Toroparu project, in Guyana, providing the prospect of higher grades of gold-only mineralisation – a potential game changer. →
Collecting geochemical samples at Sandspring Resources' Toroparu project, Guyana
Rising uptake of vanadium-based batteries bodes well for market as price turns a corner
By: Henry Lazenby 18th August 2016 A more than 40% increase in the price of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) since December lows is invigorating the industry, just as it is poised to see significant new demand for the steel-strengthening ingredient coming from the increasing adoption of vanadium-redox flow batteries (VRBs). The commodity... →
Vanadium from Largo Resources' Maracas Menchen vanadium mine, in Brazil
Cliffs secures new 20-year energy agreement for core Tilden mine
By: Henry Lazenby 16th August 2016 North American iron-ore products producer Cliffs Natural Resources has secured a new 20-year energy agreement with fellow NYSE-listed WEC Energy Group to provide the company’s core Tilden mine with a long-term, reliable and affordable source of electric power in Michigan. “Our Tilden Mine... →
Huge potential to replicate hybrid power solution in African mining sector
By: Mia Breytenbach 15th July 2016 Australia’s largest offgrid solar and battery storage facility has been successfully commissioned and has started providing electricity to the DeGrussa copper and gold mine in Western Australia. As local renewable energy leadership believes this project will pioneer the way in Africa for offgrid... →
Mining equipment sector to reach $156bn by 2022 – report
By: Ilan Solomons 6th July 2016 The global mining equipment sector is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2016 and 2022, to reach a value of over $150-billion by 2022. This was according to a new report published on Monday by global market research company Allied Market Research (AMR) titled ‘World... →
Husab fuel facility to showcase capabilities for mining sector
13th May 2016 Fuels, lubricants and oil-based products producer and marketer Engen Petroleum was scheduled to complete the construction of a fuel storage and dispensing facility at the Husab uranium project, in Namibia, in late March. →
Constant power supply crucial to mine safety
By: Victor Moolman 13th May 2016 Fluctuating power supply or complete failure thereof at a mine, interrupting mining process, could result in dangerous consequences, emphasises power generation equipment designer and manufacturer Cummins Africa power solutions director Kenneth Gaynor. →
MINING POWER SUPPLY A power failure at an underground mine could lead to mineworkers becoming stranded
Amplats-linked German company unveils hydrogen storage, logistics system
By: Donna Slater 13th May 2016 The first commercial hydrogen storage and logistics system was launched earlier this month at Germany-based hydrogen startup Hydrogenious Technologies, a company in which platinum miner Anglo American Platinum invested. →
FUEL CELL A hydrogen fuel cell prototype used by Anglo American Platinum in a locomotive
Mine dump biofuel pilot project achieves early success, holds much potential
By: Ilan Solomons 13th May 2016 Local green technology company G-Tech has recorded early success in its attempt to grow biofuel and other bioenergy feedstock to produce bioethanol and biodiesel as part of a mine dump rehabilitation pilot project in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg. The pilot project, on one of the gold dumps... →
Global energy consumption forecast to rise 48% by 2040 – EIA
By: Henry Lazenby 11th May 2016 The world’s hunger for energy is insatiable and is expected to rise by about 48% between 2012 and 2040 – an increase of about 1.4% a year, as global economies grow and populations expand. The US-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies on Wednesday published its updated projections of... →
Enbridge turns to renewable energy with French offshore wind acquisition
By: Henry Lazenby 10th May 2016 Canadian oil and gas infrastructure giant Enbridge has agreed to buy a 50% interest in French offshore wind development company Éolien Maritime France (EMF), for C$282-million. NYSE- and TSX-listed Enbridge would co-own the company with EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN), a subsidiary of Électricité... →
Solar power solutions supplied to opencast mines
By: Kimberley Smuts 6th May 2016 Tailor-made energy solutions provider ZRW Mechanika’s supply of solar-powered masts last year to chrome mining company Samancor Western Chrome, which operates an opencast mine in Marikana, in the North West, has sparked interest from numerous municipalities in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana,... →
Creamer Media publishes Energy Roundup for April 2016 research report
11th April 2016 The April 2016 roundup covers activities across South Africa for March 2016 and includes details of a North Gauteng High Court Judge’s dismissal of a court application to postpone the 9.4% electricity tariff increase, which the National Energy Regulator of South Africa approved on March 1; the... →
Côte d’Ivoire challenging Ghana as mining destination
By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th April 2016 Côte d’Ivoire has created an investment environment that is more attractive to foreign capital than that of Ghana, claims Australian gold explorer, developer and producer Perseus Mining CEO Jeff Quartermaine. →
Mining industry facing challenging downturn
By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th April 2016 Despite being ranked Africa’s third-most attractive mining investment destination, Ghana’s mining industry continues to face several challenges that impede operations in the country, states Ghana Chamber of Mines external relations and communications director Ahmed Nantogmah. →
West African chamber to launch at Ghana mining event
8th April 2016 The newly formed West African Chamber of Mines (Wacom), which comprises chief executives from the chambers of mines in Ghana, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Burkina Faso, will be officially launched at the twelfth West African Mining & Power Exhibition (Wampex) in June. →
High energy demand among factors fuelling renewables uptake in Chile
By: Donna Slater 8th April 2016 The high demand for energy, coupled with the need for operational savings and challenges posed by the environment and social aspects, is making renewable-energy solutions an increasingly suitable alternative to powering mines in Chile, South America. →
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