Access to commodities drives scramble for Africa
The latest scramble for Africa is driven by securing access to rare minerals used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries for vehicles and stationary applications. According to Desmond Egyin of…
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How Ghana Can Extract Value from Artisanal Mining
Ghana is one of the world’s gold hotspots. It is Africa’s largest producer of gold, and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential…
Ivanhoe to explore Zambia with a view of replicating success in DRC
A delegation of Ivanhoe Mines’ senior management attending the MOU signing ceremony. Credit: Ivanhoe Mines Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) is expanding its exploration footprint into another top 10 copper-producing nation,…
Zimbabwe’s biggest miners seek $182 million for solar projects
File photo: Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182 million to develop 200 megawatts of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the…
Zambian copper mines desperate for power find an unlikely savior
Image courtesy of Copperbelt Energy Corp. Zambia’s biggest mines are turning to a surprising power source as the copper-producing nation battles an unprecedented energy crisis: South African electricity company Eskom…
CMA To Examine Impacts Of Renewable Energy Systems In African Mining
A growing number of African critical mineral projects are adopting renewable energy solutions and signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to meet their production goals. Platinum group metals (PGM) producer Northam…
South Africa’s platinum output back to pre-covid levels on job cuts
The Marikana operation, pictured here, has been one of the most affected by Sibanye-Stillwater’s workforce cuts. (Image courtesy of Sibanye-Stillwater.) South Africa’s platinum supply has returned to pre-covid-19 levels, driven by widespread…
Zimbabwe’s Mining Majors Seek Funding for Solar Projects
Zimbabwe’s mining companies are seeking $182 million to develop 200 megawatts of solar power to address the country’s energy shortfall. The project, overseen by Grid Africa in collaboration with the…
CMA to Examine Impacts of Renewable Energy Systems in African Mining
A growing number of African critical mineral projects are adopting renewable energy solutions and signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to meet their production goals. Platinum group metals (PGM) producer Northam…
From Coal Mines to Startup Labs – An African City’s Remarkable Tech Transformation
Nestled on the foot of the rolling Udi Hills, which offer a picturesque backdrop to the concrete jungle below, Enugu is a city that is quietly reinventing itself. The capital…
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