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The Los Pelambres mine in Chile
Antofagasta shares fall after 2024 copper output forecast disappoints
18th October 2023 By: Reuters

Antofagasta said on Wednesday it expects copper production between 670 000 metric tons and 710000 tons in 2024, a forecast analysts said was short of consensus estimates. Shares opened 1.8% lower... 


A solar PV panel being installed
Africa not a major player in solar energy – yet
17th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

All the critical minerals necessary for all renewable and battery energy technologies are found in Africa, highlighted consultancy and data company Rystad Energy senior partner and head of analysis... 


Miners see value in EU focus on ESG but face red tape hurdles
Miners see value in EU focus on ESG but face red tape hurdles
16th October 2023 By: Reuters

Miners welcome the positive impact of Europe's focus on environment, social and governance issues (ESG) although the process can be riddled with red tape causing delays in achieving their green... 


Green Hydrogen
Three coastal provinces move to partner on green hydrogen ahead of finalisation of country strategy
15th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Eastern, Northern and Western Cape provinces have agreed to team up in a bid to position South Africa as a global hub for the production of green hydrogen and derivative products, as well as to... 


Volvo EVs
Electric vehicles can have a lower TCO than ICE vehicles
13th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electric vehicles can have a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for consumers than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but vehicle financing options and automotive manufacturers' business... 


Tharisa Mine.
R1bn solar energy project on track to supply Tharisa mine by end 2024
13th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The R1-billion solar project being developed by Chariot Transitional Power and Total Eren in North West province is on track as planned to be completed end 2024. In doing so, it will contribute to... 


Image shows hydrogen container and renewable energy sources
POSCO eyes hydrogen for Pilbara HBI plant
13th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

South Korean major POSCO and French energy generator ENGIE will conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for a major renewable hydrogen project in the Pilbara. The study will determine the... 


Solar pumps can increase crop yield
13th October 2023

A new study, led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) under the research project Renewables for African Agriculture (RE4AFAGRI), published in Environmental Research... 


VOLTVISION CUBE INSTALLATION
VoltVision is transforming energy management in West African mines
Energy management platform increases efficiency
13th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While West Africa is home to a thriving mining industry, miners in the region face challenges, which are multifaceted in nature and range from power quality issues to supply chain concerns, coupled... 


HOUNDÉ MILL
The West African Birimian Greenstone Belt is highly prospective and underexplored
Miner focuses on regional growth
13th October 2023

Gold miner Endeavour Mining reports strong operational and financial performance, as well as on-track guidance and robust shareholder returns, following the release of the company’s second-quarter... 


SOLAR COMMITMENT
The commitment to solar battery hybrid projects underscores the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility
Partnership to boost regional energy offering
13th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

A planned strategic combination of South African petroleum and lubricants company Engen and fuels and lubricants company Vivo Energy, aimed at establishing a significant energy distribution company... 


Andrew Middleton, CEO of GoSolr
Andrew Middleton
13th October 2023 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Andrew Middleton, CEO of GoSolr, a solar systems installation company 


Location map of the Mardie project
Mardie salt and potash project, Australia – update
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

BCI Minerals has received credit approvals for a total project finance debt of A$981-million for its Mardie project. 


Aerial view of the Balama graphite project
Balama graphite project, Mozambique – update
13th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has achieved full operation of its solar and battery hybrid system at the project. 


The Sukari underground mine
New Sukari LoM plan to lower operational risks, carbon emissions
12th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London- and Toronto-listed Centamin has unveiled details of a new life-of-mine (LoM) plan for its Sukari gold mine, in Egypt, which will deliver consistent gold production of 506 000 oz/y over the... 


ERG signs deal to sell cobalt to US battery materials producer
11th October 2023 By: Reuters

Luxembourg-Based Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has signed a deal to sell cobalt for five-years from 2026 to electric vehicle battery materials producer EVelution Energy in the United States, ERG... 


Image shows solar panels
Syrah green energy plant proves its mettle
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Graphite miner Syrah Resources has achieved full operation of its solar and battery hybrid system at its Balama operations, in Mozambique. The company on Wednesday said that the 11.25 MWp solar... 


Rio completes Kennecott solar plant
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has completed the construction of a 5 MW solar power plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah. The 12 800 solar panel power plant will be commissioned in coming... 


Image shows hydrogen container and renewable energy solutions
Hydrogen Headstart opens for applications
10th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government’s A$2-billion Hydrogen Headstart program is now open for applications. Announced in the 2023-24 budget, the program aims to catalyse Australia’s hydrogen industry to take... 


Appian's Fund III has formed a joint venture with Osisko Metals to develop the Pine Point zinc and lead project in Canada.
Strong support for Appian’s third fund as it secures $2bn
9th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Despite a challenging fundraising landscape in the private equity sector, Appian Capital Advisory has secured substantial commitments for its third fund (Fund III), which is targeting mid-tier... 


Image shows solar panels
Fortescue secures solar power for green hydrogen plant
9th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue has struck a power purchase agreement (PPA) with ASX-listed Genex Power for 337.5 MW of new solar energy. Under the PPA, Fortescue will secure... 


Sibanye-Stillwater Southern Africa chief regional officer Richard Stewart
Collaboration, unified approach key to unlocking commodity opportunities in South Africa
6th October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

All South African mining stakeholders needs to come together to develop a coherent, comprehensive strategy for the country’s commodities, and then use this to present a united national front to... 


Amplats CEO designate Craig Miller
Macroeconomic factors, green metals demand and ESG impacting on mining investment
6th October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Macroeconomic factors, demand for green metals and environmental, social and governance endeavours are all factors that are influencing investment in mining, speakers outlined during the second day... 


Congo eyes 30% of germanium’s global output by tapping new plant
6th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

A newly built plant in Democratic Republic of Congo aims to produce 30% of the world’s germanium, according to its owner, potentially easing China’s dominance of the metal used in electronics and... 


Nickel debacle casts long shadow as industry masses in London
6th October 2023 By: Reuters

The ramifications of 2022's London Metal Exchange nickel trading debacle, including potential challenges to its nickel contract and the fate of the exchange itself will be hot topics next week as... 


BEKA Schréder is thrilled to have won the Best Supporting Affiliate Member Award
BEKA Schréder Wins the President’s Award at 2023 AMEU Convention 
6th October 2023

BEKA Schréder is thrilled to have won the Best Supporting Affiliate Member Award at the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities (AMEU) 2023 President's Awards. The 2023 President’s Awards... 


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Energy transition has potential to dramatically increase demand for steel
6th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With local electricity grid constraints becoming more prevalent and given the global emphasis on decarbonisation, the ongoing energy transition, as well as loadshedding, are expected to present... 


Metair ups profit despite Hesto bleed, export losses
6th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Despite the loss of the Russian battery export market, as well as the poor performance of wiring harness maker Hesto, Metair still managed to chalk up a healthy increase in profit for the six... 


Image of periodic table symbols for platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold and the Zimbabwe flag
Karo platinum project, Zimbabwe – update
6th October 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

First concrete pour took place in June. 


The webinar was facilitated by Chris Whyte and the panelists include Yolandi Kruger; Bonte Edwards, Keith Anderson; and Suzan Oelofse.
Speakers deliberate waste management challenges amid moves to a circular economy
5th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The concept of the circular economy has gained significant traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional linear economic models in recent years and is characterised by the principles of... 


Vedanta solar panels
WSP helps Black Mountain Mining office achieve net-zero rating
3rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mining company Vedanta Zinc International, which owns Black Mountain Mining (BMM) in South Africa, appointed consulting firm WSP in Africa’s sustainability specialist consultants to assist in... 


Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was refuelled with hydrogen produced by Sasol, using an Air Products dispensing technology
Fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration seen as catalyst for nascent green hydrogen economy
2nd October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

In a milestone for South Africa’s nascent green hydrogen economy, three large corporates have teamed up to showcase the potential of using domestically produced hydrogen as a zero-emission... 


US weighing record $1bn loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada
US weighing record $1bn loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada
2nd October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US Energy Department is in talks to lend a record $1-billion to the developer of one of the country’s largest lithium deposits in a push to build out a domestic supply of critical minerals.... 


Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke
Seriti's Teke defends his dual belief in coal and renewables
29th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Coal mining company Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke has hit back at critics who have labelled his desire to invest in renewable energy while being a coal advocate as contradictory. Speaking at the... 


 	Too early to expect start of new commodities upcycle.
Commodities: Hope for best, prepare for worst – Macquarie
29th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

It is too early to expect the start of a new sustaining upcycle for commodities, Macquarie states in its latest quarterly outlook for global commodity markets. In a nigh 100-page commodities... 


Silver to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak
Silver to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak
29th September 2023 By: Reuters

Robust demand from the solar industry and limited supply growth from mines will buoy silver prices once the period of higher global interest rates is over, analysts said. Silver is both an... 


CUTTING EMISSIONS
Countries that are heavily reliant on coal for baseload power should look to implement clean coal technologies in their carbon emission strategies
Practical JET implementation
29th September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Negative pressures – such as lower coal prices, loadshedding and poor logistics performance by State-owned freight company Transnet – have impacted on coal miners’ approach to the just energy... 


An image of a crane-less solution
Crane-less technology simplifies turbine repair
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Given the increasing size and weight of wind turbine components, ‘crane-less technology’ is becoming more relevant in the wind energy sector and will likely be adopted more widely in South Africa... 


An image of SAWEA CEO Niveshen Govender
Windaba focuses on wind energy sector impact
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The twelfth edition of Windaba, hosted by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), will focus on the impact of wind energy, its role in the energy mix, and related industry and energy... 


The Kasiya Proiect area showing rail and port infrastructure for export of product to global markets.
Malawi gov't sets innovative permitting example by working alongside mining company
28th September 2023 By: Martin Creamer

On the face of it, South Africa could do a lot more to speed up critical minerals mining development in South Africa. An example of doing so that catches the eye is the extra mile the government of... 


A wind turbine, solar panel and hydrogen storage tank
South Africa needs to look internally before going global on hydrogen
28th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa progresses its hydrogen strategies and plans as a means to mitigate climate change and to bolster security of energy supply, the country needs to look internally before embarking on... 


Image shows stacked boots
Qld miners concerned about skills and rising costs - report
27th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Skilled worker shortages, government policy settings, rising costs and global economic conditions are among the main concerns for Queensland resources companies, according to a report by the... 


Image shows hydrogen container, wind turbines and solar panels
Gov'ts agree to A$100m hydrogen hub
26th September 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal and South Australian governments have finalised a grant agreement to develop the Port Bonython hydrogen hub near Whyalla. Together, both governments are investing A$100-million to... 


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