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Malawi solar energy project to add 46MW to local power supply
After attracting $67m in investment, one of Malawi's first solar projects has reached financial close.…
What happens to the community when a mine closes?
BY: JANINE ESPIN When mines scale down or close down, the impact on the surrounding community…
SA’s energy economy must look ahead to replace coal jobs
Lesley Jeffrey, principal geologist (coal), SRK Consulting (SA) As South Africa's largest mining contributor to…
Mining needs to change to be sustainable
South Africa needs to reshape its mining industry to fit a vision of a sustainable…
Miners turn to green power options
Using renewables is helping the industry cut costs and reduce polluting emissions Mining has long…
Good times beckon for Zim mining sector
Zimbabwe's mining sector is headed for exciting times with foreign investors reportedly reaching lofty heights…
More than 30,000 diamonds seized in Angola
Over 30,000 diamond were seized in various provinces of country, as part of the transparency…
Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines
Multinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of…
Mining sector sees growth in second quarter
The mining sector grew by 4.9% and contributed 0.4 of a percentage point to gross…