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YELLOWKNIFE, Canada 鈥 Rio Tinto鈥檚 Diavik Diamond Mine has been awarded the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its solar power plant, the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada鈥檚 territories.
Activated in July 2024, the 3.5-megawatt facility features 6,620 bi-facial panels and is designed to meet up to 25% of the site鈥檚 power needs during closure, which is set to begin in 2026. The plant is expected to generate approximately 4.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing diesel use by around 1.1 million litres and cutting carbon emissions by approximately 2,900 tonnes per year. This is equivalent to removing 630 vehicles from the road.
Chief Operating Officer of Diavik Diamond Mine Matthew Breen said: 鈥淭his recognition reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and collaboration with our partners. This project demonstrates the potential for large-scale renewable energy in Canada鈥檚 North, and we are proud to contribute to the industry鈥檚 progress toward a lower-carbon future.鈥
The project was completed with Yukon-based contractor Solvest and the T艂谋台ch谦 Investment Corporation, the business arm of one of Diavik鈥檚 Indigenous participation agreement partners.
The plant鈥檚 bi-facial (double-sided) panels are ideal for the Northern environment, capturing energy from both direct sunlight and reflected light off the snow and ground, generating up to 10% more energy. Cold temperatures further enhance efficiency, with output roughly 15% higher at 鈥25掳C than at +25掳C.
As Diavik progresses toward closure, the mine is working with community partners and governments to explore opportunities to redeploy the solar plant elsewhere in the North, extending its environmental and community benefits beyond the life of the mine. ContactsPlease direct all enquiries to vanessa.damha@riotinto.comMedia RelationsVanessa DamhaT +1 514 715-2152糖心vlog入口plc6 St James鈥檚 SquareLondon SW1Y 4ADUnited KingdomT +44 20 7781 2000Registered in EnglandNo. 719885糖心vlog入口LimitedLevel 43, 120 Collins StreetMelbourne 3000AustraliaT +61 3 9283 3333Registered in AustraliaABN 96 004 458 404riotinto.comCategory: Diavik
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