Electric Vehicles

Orchestrating product flows so that end-of-life material gets reused is the kind of circularity that turns a company’s installed base into a captive ‘mine’ that generates repeatable value over... 

Industry leaders have combined forces to assert their commitment to hydrogen mobility solutions for heavy-duty transport in Europe, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reports. This... 

Africa’s electricity systems must be planned around industrialisation, and not only household access, if the continent is to turn its mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and young population... 

Africa’s energy agenda needs a more ambitious measure of success than simply generating more electricity and connecting more households. The real test should be whether the continent can use energy... 

Achieving universal electricity access remains one of Africa’s most pressing development goals. About 600-million people on the continent still live without electricity. Mission 300, the World Bank... 

South Africa intends to phase out semi-knockdown (SKD) vehicle assembly in its auto sector, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, delivering a speech on behalf of President Cyril... 

Adnoc Distribution aims to run the roughly 580 Shell service stations it is taking over in South Africa as “hubs and destinations” with a number of added value propositions, including electric... 

Critical mineral supply risks are increasing as demand grows, geopolitical tensions intensify and supply chains remain concentrated in a handful of countries, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)... 

As at October 22, 2026, E3 Lithium was nearing the completion of Phase 2 of its demonstration facility. 

Replacing ageing mobile equipment, increasing the use of digital systems and trialling lower-emission technologies are supporting the modernisation of coal mining company Exxaro Resources’... 

Energy efficiency, motor optimisation and the integration of renewable energy and storage were among the technologies highlighted at South African electrical engineering and energy solutions... 

The Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has released its 'South African Bus Manufacturing Industry Development Study', which shows that enforcing existing local content requirements, group municipal... 

Morocco has been developing renewable energy for electricity generation since the 1990s, with private-sector investment playing an increasingly important role in expanding its generation capacity,... 

Africa’s carbon markets must move from readiness to delivery, and the continent should compete on the integrity of its credits rather than on low prices, speakers said at the recent Carbon Markets... 

Rio Tinto is evaluating the construction of a new lithium plant in Argentina that would require about $1-billion in additional investment, Chief Executive Simon Trott said. Trott said the mining... 

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy prices and disruptions to cargo shipping during the Middle East war, grain shipment... 

Australia's PLS Group said on Wednesday it had signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with FMG Clean Energy, owned by iron-ore miner Fortescue, to meet rising power demand at its Pilgangoora... 

Kodal Minerals aims to build a broader West African lithium portfolio beyond its Bougouni mine in Mali, drawing on nearly two decades of operating experience in the region, CE Bernard Aylward said.... 

Martin Creamer talks about Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation and Andrada Mining.