By Bradley Riviera Overview African mining nations are stepping into the geopolitical spotlight as strategic rivals — the United States and China — intensify competition over access to critical minerals.…
Global clean energy player Octopus Energy has signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Masdar—officially known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC—aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment in…
Africa is intensifying efforts to capture greater value from its oil resources as crude exports continue to outpace domestic refining capacity. While the continent remains a major supplier of crude…
Legrand has expanded its critical power portfolio with integrated solutions designed for reliable, efficient, safe and flexible power distribution in many applications, including commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, data centres and…
Five-decade partnership delivers dependable lubrication solutions. BMG - an authorised distributor for over 50 years of Bijur Delimon lubrication systems - supplies and supports the full range of manual and…
Mining Indaba 2026 is set to return to Cape Town from 9–12 February, positioning itself as a defining moment for collaboration, leadership and innovation across Africa’s mining value chain. Under…
Recovery of polluted water systems, farmland and livelihoods expected to take years Nearly a year after one of the worst environmental disasters in Zambia’s history, pressure is mounting on authorities…
Africa’s solar energy sector reached a major milestone in 2025, with the continent’s total operational solar capacity surpassing 20 gigawatts (GW) for the first time. The achievement underscores steady momentum…
Ghana’s mining sector could face slower investment and reduced output if proposed reforms to the country’s fiscal and regulatory framework are implemented in their current form, according to the Ghana…
The 41.82-carat blue diamond unearthed at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. (Image courtesy of Petra Diamonds.) Africa-focused miner Petra Diamonds has uncovered an ultra-rare blue diamond weighing just under…