- Discovery Green and Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd have signed a 20-year renewable energy supply agreement.
- The deal will replace 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 is estimated to exceed 290 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year.
This long-term agreement is expected to substantially reduce the operation’s direct carbon emissions, while providing Glencore with stable, predictable electricity costs.
“This partnership with Discovery Green is a key part of our strategy to decarbonise our South African operations while maintaining energy security,” said Murray Houston, Chief Executive Officer, Glencore Coal South Africa. “It reflects our commitment to responsible mining, long-term sustainability, and supporting South Africa’s energy transition.”
Under the agreement, energy will be generated from Discovery Green’s growing base of contracted large-scale wind and solar farms and delivered to Glencore’s mining operations through the national grid.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
