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Climate Change & Energy at Kamoa- Kakula project - DRC 1 Mining in DRC Energy 

Climate Change & Energy at Kamoa- Kakula project – DRC

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Ivanhoe Mines accepts the assessment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding climate change science, which findings include that temperatures are gradually rising globally due to human activities and that physical impacts are unavoidable. We believe humanity must pursue the twin objectives of limiting global temperature increase in line with current international agreements, while actively pursuing access to innovative, reliable and affordable energy to support economic development and improved living standards. Both of these objectives are essential to sustainable development. As indicated by current scientific global… Read More Here
EnerDynamic targets remote sites with solar units 2 Energy International 

EnerDynamic targets remote sites with solar units

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Canadian energy solutions company EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies plans to target the mining exploration camps with its modular solar housing products through a new partnership with services company Matrix Inc. The distribution partnership gives Matrix access to EnerDynamic’s 9′ x 12′ “Heli-Units”, which are off-grid, solar-powered housing units.  Matrix has already placed an order for ten units, with an open order for an additional 100 units to be drawn down over the next five months. Each EnerRoom unit comes equipped with managed solar power, a battery system, and all necessary electrical connections. Each… Read More Here
Power from the DRC's Inga-Katanga line increases from 560 MW to 1,120 MW 3 Mining in DRC Energy 

Power from the DRC’s Inga-Katanga line increases from 560 MW to 1,120 MW

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The national electricity company (SNEL) rehabilitated the Inga converter station (SCI) and the Kolwezi converter station. This work carried out by the firm AEE made it possible to double the total power of the line which goes to 1120 MW. The energy produced by Inga’s power plants is alternating current, explains SNEL. Since the Inga-Katanga line is 1700 km long, the transport of alternating current will create a loss of 30 to 40% at the terminal (SCK), hence the need to convert this current into direct which will only have a loss… Read More Here
SNEL acquires a new modern and digitized dispersion station at Inga- DRC 4 Mining in DRC Energy 

SNEL acquires a new modern and digitized dispersion station at Inga- DRC

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The national electricity company (SNEL) is installing a new modern dispersion station with a computerized system (SCADA) at the Inga site. Installed in a brand new building, this device offers several advantages and an additional option for controlling and controlling the use of the current produced by the Inga 1 and Inga 2 power plants in addition to the outdoor substation. According to SNEL, the objective is to modernize to increase reliability by rejuvenating the equipment and adapting it to new technologies with which spare parts are on the market. “The… Read More Here
CEC Power Energy Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

CEC’s sales volumes in the DRC market up 25% – Silavwe

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has disclosed that it has continued to grow its business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in a 25 percent sales volume boost in 2019 despite increased pressure on its margins. Reviewing the Company’s performance last year in the company’s much-delayed 2019 annual report, managing director Owen Silavwe stated that CEC’s business in the DRC market had continued to grow each year, as the Company delivers on meeting the increasing power demand of mining customers in that country. “Our business in the DRC… Read More Here
Caledonia Mining appoints contractor to construct a solar power plant for electricity supply 5 Energy International 

Caledonia Mining appoints contractor to construct a solar power plant for electricity supply

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Voltalia is an international renewable energy provider which has considerable experience in the delivery of renewable energy projects including the development, construction, operation and maintenance of solar power plants Voltalia is already active notably in Burundi, Malawi and South Africa Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (LON:CMCL) has said that, since raising the required funds to invest in the construction of a solar power plant to supply electricity to the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, it has now appointed Voltalia as the contractor for the project.  Voltalia is an international renewable energy provider and is… Read More Here
CEC cleared to challenge minister 6 Energy Mining in Zambia 

CEC cleared to challenge minister

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THE Court of Appeal has given the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) a green light to challenge Minister of Energy Matthew Nkhuwa’s decision to declare its transmission and distribution lines as common carriers. However, the court has refused to grant CEC’s plea for an order of stay of execution of Mr Nkhuwa’s decision to declare the infrastructure as common carriers pending judicial review proceedings. This is in a case CEC filed an application to commence judicial review proceedings in the Court of Appeal against Government’s decision to declare its infrastructure as… Read More Here
Hydropower becoming increasingly viable for miners in DRC 7 Mining in DRC Energy 

Hydropower becoming increasingly viable for miners in DRC

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Mining companies are increasingly considering hydropower as a power source for their mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Hydropower, whether pumped storage or run-of-river, is a low-cost, clean form of energy in areas with rivers or dams. The DRC has abundant water resources and is ideally placed to support the development of both small- and large-scale hydropower schemes. The Grand Inga dam is a series of seven proposed hydroelectric power stations at the site of the country’s Inga Falls, which is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. If built as planned, the 40 GW project will be the largest power station in the world. Hydropower has already… Read More Here
Energy transition to have transformative effect 8 Energy 

Energy transition to have transformative effect

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Climate change and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) will transform the energy industry risk landscape, according to Willis Towers Watson at the launch of its annual Mining Risk Review. This transformation is taking place against the backdrop of the impact of both the COVID-19 pandemic and a rapidly hardening global insurance marketplace. ESG forms the key theme of the report, highlighting that the transition to a low carbon economy requires a fundamental reappraisal of mining company climate risk; the Review shows that achieving a satisfactory ESG rating will be critical in… Read More Here
Power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions in South Africa 9 Energy Electricity 

Power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions in South Africa

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Increasing disruptions to power supply from South Africa’s struggling utility Eskom could hit mining companies plans to invest, two top industry executives warned on Wednesday. “I think the impact of Eskom is far more pronounced than the impact of COVID, although COVID is getting all the attention,” Nico Muller, Chief Executive of Impala Platinum (Implats) said during a platinum group metals (PGM) conference He said power supply from Eskom would have a “material bearing” on future decisions on growth. Eskom, which generates the majority of South Africa’s power, has for years struggled… Read More Here

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