South African Gold mining , 40 MW solar power project ?

Discussion in 'Science and Technology' started by goldsilverratio, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. I’m hopeful we’ll get the approval in the next month or two, and we can start the work ?
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    The 40 MW solar project will be in Western Gauteng, South Africa ?
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    Do we have projects to reduce carbon?
    You bet we do, said Nick Holland in response to Mining Weekly,
    during a virtual media conference...Thursday20th August 2020
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  2. Solar to provide most of South African gold plants’ daytime power ?
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    JOHANNESBURG South Africa 16th September 2020
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    10 MW solar electricity plant will take care of most daytime power requirements ?
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    This is the first phase of solar power generation ?
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    The Gold plant will be looking to expand power to a possible 25 MVA ?
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    A similar solar plant is being considered at Barberton, South Africa ?
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    https://www.miningweekly.com/articl...d-plants-daytime-power-pan-african-2020-09-16
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  3. mlawson71

    mlawson71

    Was it approved then?
     
  4. Solar is becoming very competitive. The reliability is there,
    which helps, and it is modular, which is great ?
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    With battery technology increasing and becoming more economical,
    morning and afternoon demand peaks can be eliminated ?
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    https://www.miningweekly.com/articl...-african-solar-project-coordinator-2020-09-22
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  5. Madelein Todd outlines the potential trajectory for Manganese,
    where the Metal may have new applications ?....JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
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    Madelein Todd predicted, that Manganese could become
    better known as a high-purity product for Batteries ?
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    https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manganese-poised-to-make-its-mark-as-ev-metal-2019-06-05
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  6. Two new solar power plants go online in South Africa ? ...October 2, 2020
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    The two plants will add a collective 132MW to South Africa’s generation capacity ?
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    “This is a significant milestone, that offers vast opportunities, ” chief executive, Robert Skjodt ?
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    https://internationalfinance.com/two-new-solar-power-plants-live-south-africa/
     
  7. 40 MW solar power application making good progress...20th October 2020
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    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa. The establishment of a 40 MW solar power plant
    at the South African gold mine in western Gauteng is making good progress ?
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    In response to questions on expected expansion, Nick Holland said...
    “We think that the renewable component will increase quite a lot over the coming years.
    The 40 MW solar plant in South Africa will make a big difference.”
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    “We’re quite excited about where we’re heading over the next three to five years”
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    https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/a...n-making-good-progress-gold-fields-2020-10-20