Australia backs Gold Fields’ renewable energy plans
Second Australian renewable energy scheme secures government support and stands in stark contrast to the stalled solar projects of miners in SA
19 June 2019 - 19:09
Gold Fields has agreed an A$112m investment in its second major renewable energy project in Australia, showing the stark contrast between that government’s attitude towards alternative electricity sources in the private sector and that of the SA government.
The Agnew mine joins Gold Fields’ Granny Smith mine in Western Australia in turning to renewable energy to become more environmentally friendly and lower cost, reducing exposure to potential emissions penalties...
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