> In a short term it's a win for reducing fossil fuel use - the only "clean" method of powering these massive mining projects requires nuclear reactors on site,

> In a short term it's a win for reducing fossil fuel use - the only "clean" method of powering these massive mining projects requires nuclear reactors on site, which no one is doing. I'm not sure I follow how that is true. Mining doesn't care where the power comes from, and while you do lose energy when you transmit power there is some loss, but it still works. I would think, if anything, hydro power would be preferable, because it also comes with an ample supply of water, which is also needed for most mining operations.