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AfDB and Djibouti Deepen Ties to Accelerate National Development Goals
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AngloGold Ashanti Sells Côte d’Ivoire Projects, Acquires Guinea Gold Asset
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Dematic Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Apex Real-Time Solutions to Boost Warehouse Automation in South Africa
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China Treads New Ground in DR Congo-Rwanda Conflict Amid Mining Stakes
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Kano Eyes $10 Billion Energy Investment from Morocco
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Brazil’s Embraer and South Africa’s Denel to Expand KC-390 Military Transport Aircraft Presence in Africa
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Silver Dips to Eight-Week Low as Industrial Demand Wavers Amid Tariff Tensions
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Epiroc South Africa and University of Pretoria Sign Strategic MoU to Establish Academic and Research Forum
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GiGi Investments Partners with HPY Sorting to Revolutionize Ore Processing in Southern Africa
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Uber Launches GigSister Initiative to Empower Women Drivers in Nairobi for International Women’s Day
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Unilever Nigeria Exits Home Care and Skin Cleansing Markets to Focus on Growth and Profitability
3,055 In a strategic move aimed at ensuring sustained profitability and long-term growth, Unilever Nigeria has announced its decision to exit the home care and […]
Fire Market Set to Grow in Africa: A Rising Demand for Fire Extinguishers
4,110 The fire extinguisher market in Africa is poised for significant growth, driven by the continent’s increasing infrastructure development, industrialisation, and evolving safety regulations. This […]
Australia’s AVZ Minerals Secures Legal Victory Against Congo Over Disputed Lithium Mine
4,478 Australia’s AVZ Minerals has scored a pivotal legal victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and China’s Zijin Mining, marking a significant chapter […]
Sibanye-Stillwater Confirms Loss of Life at Driefontein Gold Mine
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Platinum’s Major Boost in South Africa Through EU Backing of Green Hydrogen Generation
South Africa’s abundant platinum group metals (PGMs) have received a significant boost, with the European Union’s backing of green hydrogen generation at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized clean energy and green hydrogen as key components of the €4.7 billion (R94 billion) investment package announced during the summit.
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Zambia Turns to Dangote for Lifeline in Affordable Fuel
3,254 In a bid to tackle the country’s fuel crisis and secure affordable energy ahead of next year’s elections, Zambia is turning to Nigeria’s Dangote […]
How Two Coups Transformed Burkina Faso’s Mining Sector: The Role of Guns and Gold
2,732 In 2022, Burkina Faso underwent two military coups that had a profound impact on its mining sector. The first took place on January 24, […]
Artisanal Mining in Zimbabwe: A Complex Narrative of Balancing Economic Gains and Social Strife
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South Africa’s G20 Push for Local Processing of Transition Minerals Faces Barriers
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Yancoal Australia Forecasts Flat Production for Fiscal 2025 Amid Profit Decline
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Appian Capital Advisory Acquires Majority Stake in Rosh Pinah Solar Park
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IFC Invests $50 Million in Lagos Free Zone to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Growth
7,016 In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s economic growth, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment of up to $50 million in […]
Powering the Future: Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Interconnection Project Receives Green Light
3,816 In a significant stride toward regional energy integration, funding has been approved for a transformative power interconnection project between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. With […]
Giyani Metals Corp. Advances Battery-Grade Manganese Production in Johannesburg
2,656 Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8), a leader in battery-grade manganese production, has taken a significant step forward with the commissioning of its Demonstration Plant […]
The New Era of Water Pump Wear Technology: KSB GIW® SLYsight
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Zimbabwe stands on the threshold of a technological revolution, with groundbreaking innovation poised to redefine the country’s industrial and energy landscape. On a historic occasion, His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa took time off his annual leave to meet with the nation’s very own trailblazer, Maxwell Chikumbutso, at State House. Chikumbutso, an inventor of unparalleled brilliance, presented his revolutionary microsonic energy device, which has already attracted significant international attention and is set to put Zimbabwe on the global map for innovation.
Infrastructure Gaps Constrain Africa’s Aviation Potential
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International Day of Clean Energy: Empowering Women and Transforming Lives in Africa
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PAMA Leads the Way in Automation at Kalimantan Coal Mine with RCT Technology
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Caterpillar’s Century-Long Presence in Africa: Building a Sustainable Future
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Sustainable Mining Practices: How African Countries Are Managing the Environmental Impact of Increased Mining Activity for Green Energy
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As the global economy pivots towards sustainability, the demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements (REEs) has surged. These materials are the cornerstone of modern clean energy technologies, powering everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy storage systems. Africa, endowed with vast deposits of these resources, is increasingly at the forefront of the green energy transition. But how can the continent navigate its opportunities and challenges in this burgeoning sector?
Ivanhoe Mines Targets Record Copper Output in the DRC for 2025
Ivanhoe Mines, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), has set an ambitious production target for its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming for between 520,000 and 580,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate in 2025. This target builds on the record-breaking success of 2024, where the complex produced 437,061 tonnes, marking a 12% year-on-year increase.