Bellevue Gold’s ambition to be the first net-zero Australian gold producer is a step closer through a binding power supply agreement drawing up to 80% of its power needs from renewable energy.
Leading supplier Zenith Energy will finance, build, own, operate and maintain the 88MW power station comprising wind, solar, thermal generation and battery storage for an initial 15 years.
Bellevue has also joined 20 mining and services companies in the decarbonisation-focused Electric Mine Consortium.
With first production due in the Dec qtr at its 100%-owned mine near Leinster in WA, MD Darren Stralow says “green” product status will enable Bellevue to achieve a premium price for its gold.