Goldcorp All-Electric Mine to be Operational in 2019

Goldcorp

June 22, 2018

As the mining sector faces ever-greater emissions regulations, we have chosen to innovate and lead the way, by planning to build an all-electric underground mine at our Borden project, located near Chapleau in Ontario.

This ambitious plan will not only make us more operationally efficient, it will significantly improve the health and safety performance of the mine and reduce our environmental footprint. This is an operational win-win, where economics and environmental stewardship can both benefit. 

Our Borden mine will rely on digital and smart controls, including tele-remote technology to maximize equipment use for continuous mining, and will also consider renewable energy such as biomass for heating. We are hopeful that demonstrating the numerous benefits of an all-electric mine will be an example of leadership in innovation, clean technologies and health and safety that will be adopted by other mining companies.

“Other mining companies are studying electrification as an option, but so far no one has put it into practice in Canada,” says Brent Bergeron, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. “We want Borden to not only showcase our commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible mining, but also to demonstrate that embracing innovation is a smart business choice that will keep our industry competitive.” 

For more information: http://csr.goldcorp.com/2016/environmental-stewardship/all-electric-borden-is-the-mine-of-the-future

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