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Two massive Chilean copper mines are getting nearly 1 GWh of battery storage to run entirely on renewable energy. It's one of the world's largest clean energy projects in mining, proving heavy industry can ditch fossil fuels completely.
Chile's copper mining industry is turning a fuel price crisis into an opportunity by rapidly switching to electric trucks and renewable energy. The shift could save millions while protecting the planet.
In Chile's Atacama Desert, innovative water management is helping lithium miners and farmers share scarce resources. New satellite technology and reuse practices are proving both industries can thrive together.
A Ghanaian gold mine just became one of only three sites worldwide to use cutting-edge excavation technology that puts worker safety first. The new equipment combines power with protection in ways mining has never seen before.
Atlas Renewable Energy is doubling its solar and battery storage capacity in Chile, bringing the country closer to 10GW of clean energy storage. Three massive projects are over 70% complete, powering mines and industries with 15-year green energy contracts.
Tanzania just canceled 40 mining licenses from companies that hoarded land without developing it, and plans to give those opportunities to women, youth, and people with disabilities instead. The move aims to fix environmental damage while opening doors for locals who've been shut out of the mining sector.
Chile just switched on a massive clean energy complex in the Atacama Desert that can power cities even after sunset. The $1.3 billion project shows how desert nations are turning their toughest terrain into renewable energy gold mines.
Chile's energy ministry projects the country could install between 27 and 58 gigawatts of new solar capacity over the next 30 years, enough to power millions of homes with clean energy. The ambitious plan positions Chile as a renewable energy leader while slashing carbon emissions.
Chile is positioning itself to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, with 15 projects set to start before 2030 and an expected 100,000 jobs created over the next two decades. The country's natural advantages and ambitious national strategy are attracting over $1 billion in foreign investment.
An Italian clean energy company just moved its biggest battery storage project in Chile one major step closer to reality. The 200-megawatt system could power thousands of homes while stabilizing Chile's growing renewable energy grid.
Chile just secured major financing for a massive battery storage system that will help the country use more of its abundant solar power. The project combines one of Chile's biggest batteries with solar farms to keep clean energy flowing even when the sun isn't shining.
A groundbreaking hybrid power project in Chile just cleared a major hurdle, bringing the country closer to a cleaner energy future. EDF Chile received environmental approval for a facility that combines wind turbines, solar panels, and battery storage into one powerful system.
A Zimbabwean court just delivered a landmark ruling that puts environmental protection ahead of mining profits. The decision canceled two mining certificates and sent a clear message: follow environmental laws or lose your mining rights.
ContourGlobal just broke ground on Los Maitenes, a cutting-edge solar facility in Chile that will store sunshine during the day and deliver clean power all night long. The project will create over 1,300 jobs and help Chile lead the world in solving renewable energy's biggest challenge.
A Canadian company has cracked the code on making lithium mining dramatically cheaper and cleaner. The breakthrough could accelerate the shift to affordable electric vehicles while creating hundreds of jobs.
A toxic abandoned mine in Washington just got approved for cleanup by volunteers, marking the first project under a new federal program. This could unlock solutions for thousands of polluting mines across America.
Chile just protected 386,000 square miles of ocean around remote Pacific islands, creating the world's third-largest marine reserve. The massive sanctuary connects existing parks and covers half of Chile's territorial waters.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority intercepted over 200 mining machines hidden in 14 containers at Tema Port, marking a major victory in the fight against illegal mining. The equipment, believed to be destined for environmentally destructive operations, will stay locked down until investigators confirm it can't fuel "galamsey" mining.
A Chinese company's electric mining trucks just passed real-world tests at one of Indonesia's largest nickel mines, slashing energy costs in half. The success is now sparking a partnership that could transform how the mining industry tackles climate change.
A Singapore investment firm just bet big on an Australian company that makes mining safer and faster. Their technology keeps the world's metal supply flowing while protecting workers.
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