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As Africa’s energy sector deregulates, exciting opportunities open up for financial innovation to benefit consumers. Private-sector buyers and traders can mitigate default risk and provide certified green energy at lower cost, writes Ana Hajduka, founder and CEO of Africa GreenCo. Africa’s renewable energy potential is undeniable, but it remains largely …

The mining exploration company backed by Bill Gates, KoBold Metals, plans to invest $2.3 billion to develop a significant copper mine in Zambia, according to President Hakainde Hichilema, who cited company figures. The company aims to produce over 300,000 metric tons of copper annually at the Mingomba site, potentially making …

The battle for African copper has intensified, with the investment arm of Abu Dhabi’s IHC making a bold move for a controlling stake in Vedanta Resources’ prized Zambian copper assets, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). This follows their recent acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines, painting a clear picture of their ambition …

Increasing the percentage of a certain additive may improve one property of an oil, while at the same time degrading another. When the specified concentrations of additives become unbalanced, overall oil quality can be affected. Some additives compete with each other for the same space on a metal surface. For …

In a move aligned with its ambitious expansion plans, Andrada Mining has chosen to incorporate TOMRA XRT sensor-based sorting technology into its flagship Uis Mine in Namibia. This strategic acquisition includes the addition of pre-concentration circuits aimed at enhancing the mine’s output. The Uis tin mine, one of Namibia’s largest …

Organisers of the annual renowned mining jamboree Mining Indaba have announced the theme for next year’s event. According to the organisers, the Mining Indaba 2025 will be held under the banner: Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! “Together, let’s mine not only precious resources but also hope, resilience, and a legacy worthy …

With Africa holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the industry is poised for further investment as operations scale across the continent, notably in Southern and central Africa. Bata Industrials South Africa, a South African-based safety shoe manufacturer, believes in the need to begin with the basics of a …

Lusaka, Zambia – Embracing a brighter future, Zambia has unveiled a novel financial mechanism to illuminate rural communities with the power of mini-grids. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by President Hakainde Hichilema’s visionary 1000 Mini-Grid Initiative, promises to transform the lives of millions currently living in the shadows. The cornerstone of …

With sustainability discussion topping most agenda in different sectors, another international mining forum is expected to discuss sustainable transformation of the raw materials in the mining sector. Slated for the 6th and 7th of June, the 17th Mining Forum in Berlin is expected to bring together experts, managers and decision-makers …

In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …