The only power source in the far north of Ontario is diesel power plants. This is one of the biggest barriers to entry for the mining industry in the ring of fire. Some parties want to simply install more diesel plants for the mines. There is a lot of opposition to this, and rightfully so. Cleantechnica.com is reporting that using renewable energy sources can be up to 70% cheaper than using diesel plants. This is big news for new developments in the ring of fire. Many Aboriginal sources have wanted renewable energy for a long time, and this could be the tipping point for the businesses to join the renewable energy crusade.
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/01/renewable-energy-can-cost-70-less-diesel-power-mining-sites/
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