Sustainable Efforts by Westgold
Tajha Pritchard
Westgold Resources has taken a major step towards sustainability by launching four new hybrid power facilities to power its Western Australian operations. The move marks a shift from diesel-fired power to renewable energy, resulting in a reduction of 15,000 tons of CO2 emissions and a saving of 10 million liters of diesel annually. Managing Director Wayne Bramwell emphasized the company's dedication to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs. The first 17.9-megawatt facility, located at Tuckabianna, near Cue, WA, was successfully commissioned, with three more facilities planned at Bluebird, Fortnum, and Big Bell sites, aiming for a combined capacity of 82 megawatts by Q3 2024. This transition aligns with Westgold's 2024 goals of increased gold production and cost reduction