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This week:
Barrick’s Mali trebling solar as renewables stave off high energy prices at Kibali
Royal Bafokeng looking to R1.6bn off-balance-sheet spend on 98 MW solar plant
And, Environmental, social and governance elevating to safety-equalling status
Barrick’s Mali trebling solar as renewables stave off high energy prices at Kibali
The African regions are continuing to excel on all fronts for Barrick, the large gold/copper miner that is benefitting from a stand-out performance in Tanzania and finding exploration in Mali and Senegal “a gift that keeps giving”, and which is being received with open arms in Pakistan.
Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow:
Royal Bafokeng looking to R1.6bn off-balance-sheet spend on 98 MW solar plant
Platinum group metals mining company Royal Bafokeng Platinum is looking to off-balance-sheet capital expenditure of R1.6-billion for a 98 MW solar power plant.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum COO Neil Carr:
Environmental, social and governance elevating to safety-equalling status
The shift from linear to circular value chains has the potential to impact all aspects of mining and requires a rethink.
Anglo American Platinum sustainable impact head Stephen Bullock:
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