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The approval of a solar and battery system at miner Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite operation, in Mozambique, reflects an ongoing shift in the African mining sector towards sustainability,...
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While original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tend to drive the technological evolution of mining equipment toward lower-carbon options, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting director and...
State-owned power utility Eskom is investigating the implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, battery storage and, possibly, gas power generation projects at Komati power station, in...
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The State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that a request for proposals (RFP) will be issued in the coming months for the development of a liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal...
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The Guinea government has reached an agreement with Rio Tinto and Chinalco to resume activities at Simandou after resolving infrastructure disputes.
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Graphite miner Syrah Resources has taken a final investment decision for the installation of a solar and battery hybrid power system for its Balama project, in Mozambique. Syrah at the end of 2020...
ASX-listed Triton Minerals has identified a power solution for its Ancuabe graphite project, in Mozambique, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a generator manufacturer Himoinsa...
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The Guinea government has reached an agreement with Rio Tinto and Chinalco to resume activities at Simandou after resolving infrastructure disputes.
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