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Glencore recognises that robust and respectful engagement with stakeholders is essential for its industrial assets to maintain their licence to operate. Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (KCC) and Mutanda Mining SARL (MUMI) host a community townhall in Kolwezi on 29 June 2023. Community townhalls are one of the engagement platforms available …

Zambia’s state-owned ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM.LZ) confirmed on Monday that China’s Zijin Mining (601899. SS) and Sibanye Stillwater (SSWJ.J) are among the investors short-listed to buy Mopani Copper Mines. The list includes those companies, China’s Norinco Group and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials, Reuters reported on June 20, citing sources. The search for a new investor …

London-based private equity firm Actis has agreed to sell its 100% stake in African green energy platform BTE Renewables to French companies Engie and Meridiam in a deal valued at $1bn. Under the Sales and Purchase Agreement signed with Actis, Engie will acquire BTE’s South African assets while Meridiam will acquire the …

Over the last couple of years, we have witnessed a growing number of recommendations and legal requirements on responsible business practices and broader ESG full value chain due diligence, which place greater expectations on companies along the entire minerals value chain. Today, when it comes to discussing the respect and …

Access to safe drinking water is a privilege not shared by many in Africa. Often, drinking water is contaminated – by damaged infrastructure and distribution systems, breakdowns at treatment facilities, rapid urbanisation and general water pollution – meaning scores of South Africans are obliged to turn to groundwater. However, to …