Glencore transitions to renewable energy with Discovery Green

Glencore transitions to renewable energy with Discovery Green

Discovery Green and Glencore have signed a 20-year renewable energy supply agreement which will see the replacement of the majority of the electricity consumption at four of Glencore’s major mining operations with renewable energy. Starting in 2027, Discovery Green will supply renewable energy to the Goedgevonden, Tweefontein, and iMpunzi mine complexes near eMalahleni in the Nkangala District. The electricity consumption across these operations…

Gore’s Discovery Green inks 20-year deal to power mines

In a major step toward cutting emissions in South Africa’s mining sector, Discovery Green, the renewable energy arm of Discovery Group led by Adrian Gore, has signed a 20-year power supply deal with Glencore Operations South Africa. The agreement will replace most of the electricity used at four of Glencore’s major mining operations with renewable energy. The deal marks one of the biggest clean energy deals in the country to date. Starting in 20…