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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.
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 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.
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.
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 Ghanaian mining company is investing $20 million over five years to build schools, clinics, and training centers in communities that host their operations. After reviving a shuttered gold mine and rehiring 1,500 workers, Heath Goldfields is now focused on ensuring local families benefit from the wealth beneath their feet.
A remote copper mine in Queensland will run on Australia's largest off-grid renewable energy system, combining massive solar, battery, and backup power in a 15-year clean energy partnership. Mining companies across the country are racing to slash emissions and costs with similar green power solutions.
Atlas Renewable Energy is doubling Chile's solar power capacity with a massive $2 billion investment in solar panels and battery storage. The move comes after securing the largest renewable energy refinancing deal in Latin American history.
Chile just inaugurated a $500 million solar facility that stores sunshine and delivers electricity all night long. The project proves renewables can replace traditional power plants around the clock.
Chile just approved critical grid infrastructure for a massive hybrid renewable energy project that combines solar power with battery storage. The Terrazas project will power 150,000 homes starting in 2027.
A groundbreaking solar farm in Chile now delivers renewable energy exclusively after dark, proving batteries can power cities through the night. The innovation opens doors for round-the-clock clean energy across Latin America.
Solar power now generates nearly a third of Chile's electricity, marking a milestone in the country's clean energy transformation. The South American nation added over 1,100 megawatts of new solar capacity last year alone.
Spain's Acciona Energía is building a massive new battery system in Chile's Atacama Desert that will double the company's energy storage plans in the country. The project shows how solar power is getting smarter at keeping the lights on after sunset.
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Three years of zero protest shutdowns in South Africa's platinum belt show how cooperation between mining companies, police, and communities can transform conflict into prosperity. The model is now spreading to other mining regions.
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