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Baku, Azerbaijan – The Rockefeller Foundation announced a significant investment of $10.9 million to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition during Energy Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This investment will be channeled into various initiatives aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges and promoting sustainable development. …

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

Tanzania is poised to become a global powerhouse in graphite mining, with the potential to rank sixth worldwide and third in Africa by 2050. This ambitious projection, outlined in a recent World Bank report, has sparked significant interest in the country’s mining sector. The nation’s vast graphite reserves, estimated at …

This high voltage DC infrastructure is the only one of its kind in the region and is the foundation of East Africa’s ambition to be interconnected in terms of power exchange and allow cross-border trade in energy The electricity highway between Ethiopia and Kenya, officially opened in 2023 after more …

Scandinavian-based Ethiopian gold explorer and miner, Akobo Minerals AB (publ), has announced a significant milestone in its operations. The company produced a total of 2,833 grams of gold in October, a testament to its growing operational capabilities. A key highlight of the month was the pouring of the second gold …

Despite boasting a rich and diverse mineral resource base, Uganda has lagged behind its regional peers in harnessing this economic potential. However, a series of ambitious initiatives are now underway to transform the sector and unlock the country’s vast wealth. The government’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) has prioritized …

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

Kinshasa, DRC – October 14, 2024 – Global mining giant Glencore has renewed its commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mining sector, highlighting its significant contributions to the country’s economy and its dedication to responsible mining practices. At its annual conference in Kinshasa, Glencore showcased its operations, discussed …