First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar – Mining Dot Com

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. plans to power its copper mines in Zambia through a $500 million solar and wind energy installation funded by a TotalEnergies SE-backed company and Chariot Ltd. Electricity shortages have, in the past decade, hurt mining operations in the southern African nation that relies almost completely on hydropower.

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