Conference on Mining Energy Efficiency Management in Johannesburg

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Aug 262013

The Conference on Mining Energy Efficiency Management will be held at Johannesburg on 14 and 15 October, 2013. Join Industry Knowledge Experts as they examine how to increase mining energy efficiency in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as operational costs. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge, technology and skills to implement energy-efficient solutions on your site.

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It will also create the perfect platform to learn about successful energy efficient projects through industry experts and thought-provoking case studies. The minerals and mining industry in South Africa, and across the continent, is actively investigating how to increase energy efficiency in order to reduce operational costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Energy is keeping mining companies and mine site managers awake at night. Uncertainty is rife regarding electricity supply, regulatory changes, unstable energy markets, alternate sources of energy and new and untested technologies, along with the financial and operational impact of climate change. South Africa, for example, only possesses a 1% reserve margin which is well below the international standard of 15%. The scale of mining productivity losses due to power failures is on the increase, negatively affecting the economy. Eskom, in spite of limited electricity supply, will increase tariffs by 8% a year over the next five years, escalating the financial pressure faced by mine sites. The need for energy efficiency in the mining sector could not be more critical.

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