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NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSXV-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite's (NMG's) feasibility study for its integrated business operation, comprising of the Phase-2 Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant... 


Barrick highlights sustainable value creation at Kibali in the DRC
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold says the Kibali gold mine’s investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds $4-billion and has created a “thriving regional economy in a remote part of... 


HPS HV212 EOD drilling system making mines more profitable
HPS HV212 EOD drilling system making mines more profitable
3rd July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Orders for Potchefstroom drilling equipment supplier HydroPower Systems’ (HPS’) HV212 EOD hydrovessel drilling system are increasing as acceptance of the technology grows on the back of proven... 


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Batteries and decentralised power seen as key way to boost security of supply
1st July 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can... 


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Red Sea multi-utilities project, Saudi Arabia
1st July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Red Sea multi-utilities project is the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project. 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
1st July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper on June 27 refuted media reports in Ethiopia that it had lost its Tulu Kapi licence. 


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Batteries and decentralised power seen as key way to boost security of supply
1st July 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the South African Energy Storage Association chairperson Mikhail Nikomarov emphasises the importance of a decentralised power system and the benefits it can provide, and how this can... 


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Itaipu hydropower plant upgrade, Brazil and Paraguay
24th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Itaipu Binacional is upgrading the Itaipu – the second-biggest hydropower plant in the world in terms of installed capacity.  


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British International Investment commits $200m to hydropower in Africa
23rd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has committed $200-million over the next several years to help fund hydropower projects in Africa. This would be the... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
23rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Minerals has reported that it remains on track with the development of multiparty project financing activities and the early development works of its Tulu Kapi project. 


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WWF report calls for insurers to block high-impact hydropower projects
22nd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

Nonprofit organisation the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a comprehensive Insurers’ Guide to Hydropower, which calls for insurers to block high-impact hydropower projects, while... 


Executive director Dr Fatih Birol
Finance ‘sea change’ needed for Africa to meet $190bn/y energy investment goal
20th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Achieving Africa’s energy and climate goals by 2030, including universal access, will require a more than doubling in energy investment this decade, rising to a yearly rate of $190-billion from... 


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Hydro project achieves commercial operation
27th May 2022

The Nyamwamba 11, 7.8MW hydropower project reached its PPA Commercial Operation Date (COD) on March 17, 2022. 


China’s slumping economy to cut coal use even as output swells
26th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

China’s demand for thermal coal is likely to keep falling through the rest of the first half, as virus restrictions continue to mire the economy in a deep slump. Alongside measures to boost output... 


IFC signs agreement to support 1 500 MW Mozambique hydropower project
25th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydroelectric Project Implementation Office (GMNK) to develop... 


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Battery energy storage system project, Philippines
20th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

SN Aboitiz Power Group has made the final investment decision for the construction of a 20 MW battery energy storage system project at the Magat hydropower plant in Ramon. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
13th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has launched procurement activities for a Programme Management Unit for management, oversight and reporting during implementation of Phase II of the... 


Solar PV is forecast to account for 60% of the 2022 increase
Another renewables installation record forecast for 2022, but higher costs to linger
11th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A record 295 GW of new renewables capacity was installed globally in 2021 and the International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting that installations will rise to about 320 GW this year, despite... 


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First Quantum approves $1.35bn capex for Kansanshi expansion, Enterprise projects
9th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals’ board of directors has given the go-ahead for the immediate roll-out of two projects in Zambia – the S3 expansion at its Kansanshi copper/gold mine, as well as... 


LHDA launches procurement of a programme management unit
6th May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has launched procurement activities for a Programme Management Unit (PMU) for management, oversight and reporting during implementation of Phase... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Northam Platinum has reported that the development of the Kukama decline system is progressing well. 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th May 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has started earthworks on a direct-to-blister flash smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex. 


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Earthworks start for new 500 000 t/y Kamoa copper smelter
3rd May 2022 By: Donna Slater

In its endeavours to ramp up copper production and become the third-largest copper producer, diversified miner Ivanhoe Mines has started earthworks on a 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister flash smelter... 


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South Africa would do well to highlight its key iridium status to world that needs this very rare metal
3rd May 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa would do well to highlight its key iridium supply status to gain the full confidence of a world that requires this very rare platinum group metal (PGM) to advance the fast-moving... 


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Epiroc gets large mining equipment order from DRC copper mine
22nd April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Swedish original-equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received a large order from copper miner Kamoa Copper for mining equipment that will be used at the Kamoa-Kakula underground copper mine in the... 


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Miner expands beneficiation facilities
22nd April 2022 By: Nadine James

Platinum-group metals (PGMs) producer Impala Platinum (Implats) has committed about R12-billion over five years to expand its Southern African processing facilities.  The company notes that the... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
15th April 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The tender for the construction of the Polihali Operations Centre has been awarded. 


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Greater fuel cell adoption would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals
13th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The enactment by more governments of policies to enable greater hydrogen fuel cell mobility would be a massive boost for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, Mining Weekly can today... 


Uganda seeks investors to revive copper mine
13th April 2022 By: Reuters

Uganda said on Tuesday it was inviting expressions of interest from investors to restart a vast copper mine in the country's west that also holds significant cobalt deposits. The Kilembe mine,... 


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LHDA awards Polihali Operations Centre construction contract
12th April 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

L&M, a joint venture between Lesotho company LSP Construction and South Africa-registered Mofomo Construction, has been awarded the tender for the construction of the Polihali Operations Centre by... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the investment conference
Platinum group metals miner Implats commits R50bn to five-year capital programme
8th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats affirmed at the South African Investment Conference on Thursday that it would commit close to R50-billion to its Southern African... 


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Memsa Innovation Award announces winners, recognises innovative tech in South African mining
6th April 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In recognition of the innovative spirit of Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Memsa’s) members, in particular, and the manufacturing industry as a whole, Memsa on April 6 awarded six... 


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Zambia’s copper potential coming to fore again as Castillo survey shows upside
5th April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

London- and Sydney-listed base metal explorer Castillo Copper has identified multiple copper-potential drill-testing targets at its Mkushi project in Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper... 


Steady progress continues at Tirupati’s Sahamamy graphite expansion
1st April 2022 By: Darren Parker

London- and OTCQX-listed Tirupati Graphite said on March 31 that it was making progress with the expansion of its Sahamamy primary graphite project in Madagascar. “We have maintained progress with... 


Sustainable water resource management calls for smart solutions
30th March 2022

The International Water Association (IWA) estimates that, out of an anticipated global population of 9.7 billion people by 2050, 66% will reside in urban areas. One out of five people are at risk... 


Enel Green Power committed to educating future generations
30th March 2022

In South Africa, where unemployment is at an all-time high and school-leavers are struggling to pursue studies at tertiary institutions due to a lack of finances, the contribution from the private... 


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Green hydrogen energy supply to local communities envisaged by Anglo
28th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The green hydrogen footprint being developed by Anglo American could be extended to provide low-cost and efficient energy to local communities. Anglo, which is advancing towards using green... 


ENGIE MD for thernal, hydrogen, desalinaion and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc
Opinion: Why green hydrogen is the fuel of the future
24th March 2022

In this article, ENGIE MD for thermal, hydrogen, desalination and battery storage for Africa Jonathan Debasc unpacks why green hydrogen is the future for South Africa. Renewable energy has widely... 


Implats CEO Nico Muller and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the investment conference
Platinum group metals miner Implats commits R50bn to five-year capital programme
24th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining and marketing company Implats affirmed at the South African Investment Conference on Thursday that it would commit close to R50-billion to its Southern African... 


First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar
22nd March 2022 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals plans to power its copper mines in Zambia through a $500-million solar and wind energy installation funded by a TotalEnergies-backed company and Chariot. Electricity... 


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Anglo partnership secures 100% renewable energy supply for South Africa operations
18th March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with global renewable energy company EDF Renewables to work together towards developing a regional... 


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Abandoned mines can be used for energy storage
18th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

Sweden-based sustainable power transition enabler Mine Storage co-founder and CEO Thomas Johansson notes that the company’s concept of using abandoned underground mines – or those under care and... 


Scoping study on Sovereign’s rutile project confirms multi-decade low-cost operation
15th March 2022 By: Darren Parker

The initial scoping study on Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya rutile project, in Malawi, has confirmed a multi-decade operation providing a stable supply of rutile and graphite, while contributing... 


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