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Huawei corporate communications VP Edison Xie
eLTE private network at Ghana hydropower facility most challenging African project yet for Huawei
21st June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The evolved long-term evolution (eLTE) broadband private network that Chinese information and communication technology company Huawei installed for the Bui Power Authority’s (BPA’s) hydropower... 


Energy Ministry power directorate deputy director Seth Mahu
Ghana aims for 30% nuclear, 20% renewables in energy mix by 2070
20th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Ghana is gunning for nuclear energy to account for 30% of its energy mix by 2070, with renewable energy set to account for about 20%. “We see three key energy sources play a leading role in the... 


5 MW floating solar plant at the Bui dam in Ghana
Ghana authority to expand solar and hydro capacity
20th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Ghana’s Bui Power Authority (BPA), with the collaboration of the grid operator, is planning on constructing a new 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm, in Dagbon, in the north of the country. This is... 


Africa’s race to the sun (and other alternatives): Who is winning?
14th June 2023

By Shirley Webber, Coverage Head: Resources and Energy, Absa CIB One of the most emotive subjects in Africa currently is the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, with the mining... 


C$1.4bn smelter upgrade Rio Tinto's biggest aluminium investment in more than a decade
C$1.4bn smelter upgrade Rio Tinto's biggest aluminium investment in more than a decade
12th June 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Rio Tinto on Monday announced a C$1.4-billion expansion of its AP60 aluminium smelter at the Complexe Jonquière, in Quebec – its most significant investment in its aluminium... 


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Nachtigal Amont hydropower project, Cameroon – update
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is almost 80% complete. 


Construction starts on Phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
9th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Phase 2 of the long-awaited Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has broken ground. LHWP Phase 2, building on Phase 1 that was completed in 2003, includes the construction of the Polihali dam and... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


Europe’s unwanted coal heads to China and India as heat builds
30th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Coal cargoes unwanted in Europe are heading to Asia, where utilities are stockpiling the fuel amid sweltering temperatures heading into the summer. Shipments of about seven-million tons of... 


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Mentarang Induk hydroelectric power plant, Indonesia
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mentarang Induk will be the biggest hydropower plant in Indonesia. 


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Reichenau hydropower plant, Switzerland
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Axpo and Rhiienergie are building a hydrogen production facility at the Reichenau hydropower plant. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase II of the long-awaited LHWP has broken ground. 


Phase 2 of LHWP breaks ground
23rd May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Phase 2 of the long-awaited Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has broken ground. LHWP Phase 2, building on Phase 1 that was completed in 2003, includes the construction of the Polihali dam and... 


More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up, study finds
19th May 2023 By: Reuters

More than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and... 


An SEW-EURODRIVE motor installed on site
Company driven to help meet Zambia’s energy efficiency goals
19th May 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Drive technology specialist SEW-EURODRIVE is helping industry implement energy efficient systems in line with Zambia’s Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan (EESAP), says SEW-EURODRIVE... 


Hydro venture plans to boost Madagascar power generation by 50%
18th May 2023 By: Reuters

Groupe Filatex, Madagascar’s largest employer, said it formed a venture with France’s Hyvity to add 50% to the Indian Ocean island nation’s electricity generation capacity by building hydropower... 


Kenyan official highlights importance of green energy to his country and to Africa
17th May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa still has 589-million people who have no access to electricity, Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Principal Secretary (equivalent to director-general in South Africa) Alex Wachira... 


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Paradox basin brine project. US
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Anson Resources plans to extract lithium and bromine from brine to produce high-purity products using direct lithium extraction technology and conventional flowsheets for all other processing. 


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Crocodile River mine restart project, South Africa – update
12th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eastplats has raised C$7.04-million through a rights offer to help fund its growth projects, with the Zandfontein underground project at the Crocodile River mine being a priority. 


Kesavan Chettiar, Senior solutions specialist at Technodyn International
The energy crisis calls for prosumers
8th May 2023

By Kesavan Chettiar, Senior solutions specialist at Technodyn International With the dust far from settled on the energy crisis and the relaxation of power generation regulations, South Africa is... 


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Helping meet South Africa’s energy challenges with world record gas power technology
4th May 2023

South Africa is striving to meet its energy needs. Increasing maintenance requirements on existing and ageing infrastructure, high levels of investment and capital required for new energy assets,... 


Barrick president and CEO Dr Mark Bristow with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Barrick maintaining transition to cleaner energy, backing education initiatives
3rd May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and copper mining company Barrick is maintaining its transition to cleaner energy and supporting education initiatives, including in East Africa's Tanzania, the company said on Wednesday when... 


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Net Zero offers A$40bn in opportunities to Aus - report
1st May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report has revealed that the shift to Net Zero emissions could generate as much as A$40-billion in national income for Australia and A$65-billion in economic activity by 2050. In its latest... 


Pre-applications for hydropower generation water-use licences invited
28th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened the preapplications phase for independent power producers (IPPs) to apply for authorisations to use water resources, water courses and... 


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Mzimvubu water resources development project, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is under construction. 


Australia needs green energy policy response quick smart - Fortescue
24th April 2023 By: Reuters

Australia needs to match energy policies being unfurled by other countries to make the most of its green energy advantage, the head of Fortescue Metals Group's energy unit said on Monday, as he... 


The Komati coal-fired power station and solar panels
Pendulum swing from coal to renewables will spell disaster – NSBE
21st April 2023 By: Darren Parker

A “pendulum swing” from coal to renewable energy will not guarantee baseload grid stability in the foreseeable future, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) president Mdu Mlaba has said.   “It... 


Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
19th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has welcomed the positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the North American Lithium (NAL) project and the increased resource at the Moblan lithium... 


Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
New R1.2bn solar project will shield Cape Town from one stage of loadshedding
17th April 2023 By: News24Wire

The City of Cape Town has decided to pursue an R1.2-billion solar PV and battery storage project, which should shield it from one full stage of loadshedding. The Paardevlei Ground-mounted Solar... 


AfDB, AFD extend $300m in funding to Tanzania’s Kakono hydroelectric plant
17th April 2023 By: Donna Slater

The government of Tanzania, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed agreements for two development project loans worth $300-million to finance the... 


Ivanhoe bolsters sustainability on numerous fronts
14th April 2023 By: Donna Slater

With a 26-year history in the African mining sector, diversified miner Ivanhoe Mines is building on the sustainability goals of the group and enhancing the long-term strategy of its flagship and... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
14th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported that processing of ore from surface sources continues while underground and openpit feed are being batch-treated. 


Aerial view of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo
14th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that Phase 1 and 2 of the copper complex are approaching full capacity. 


DWS outlines applications for hydropower generation water use
12th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is preparing to open applications for the water-use licences for hydropower generation, with a stakeholder session outlining the process moving forward... 


DRILLING THE WAY Hydro Power Equipment’s Isidingo Drill is believed to be the lightest high-performance rotary percussive rockdrill in the world and paves the way for female operators
Local interest soars, despite obstacles
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Local deep-level mining equipment manufacturers are noticing increased interest in their product offering on the back of Russian sanctions, but are being weighed down by the country’s ongoing... 


Mineworkers drilling underground using Hydrovessel drilling system
Local mines adopting Hydrovessel drilling system
7th April 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Another two local deep-level mines will completely remove compressed air from their operations over the next 18 months, equipping 120 mining crews with drilling equipment supplier HydroPower... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
7th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Processing of ore from surface sources is continuing. 


DWS calls on IPPs to apply for hydropower generation water use licences
5th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is preparing to open applications for independent power producers (IPPs) to apply for water use authorisations to use its water resources, water courses... 


Eskom hands hydropower plants back to Uganda as concession ends
3rd April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following the end of the Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) concession on March 31, Eskom has assured that a smooth transfer of assets and interests to State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company has... 


Indonesian President pledges nickel mining clean up amid EV-led boom
30th March 2023 By: Reuters

Indonesia will improve monitoring of environmental standards for nickel mining, amid concerns over production of the metal which is increasingly used in electric vehicle batteries, the country's... 


Rapid progress on installation of INNIO’s hydrogen production
29th March 2023

INNIO orders 2 electrolyzers for its hydrogen production plant in Jenbach To convert green electricity to green hydrogen (H2) for its power-to-hydrogen-to-power project, INNIO has ordered two... 


Kibali’s Tier One production profile extended to 2033
27th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Barrick Gold continues to uphold the Tier One status of its Kibali mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with exploration having replaced the gold mined in 2022. This is... 


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