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President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Significant new platinum-linked green hydrogen advances sweeping across UAE and US
Updated 31 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa positioned green hydrogen at the centre of Africa’s big energy opportunity – and then on Wednesday... 


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Trends in environmental litigation: public participation and consultation
Updated 1 hour 26 minutes ago

Reflecting on judgments handed down during the past year, certain trends have become manifest in litigation concerning environmental law issues in South Africa. One such trend is the growing... 


FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
FACTBOX: Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
14th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday after President Donald Trump recently stepped up threats to take... 


British Columbia seeks closer ties on trade and resources with India
13th January 2026 By: Reuters

British Columbia is seeking to deepen its commercial ties with India in sectors including liquefied natural gas, critical minerals, lumber and technology, the Canadian province's Premier David Eby... 


OPEC Fund president Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa and AfDB president Dr Sidi Ould Tah
OPEC Fund and AfDB reinforce their cooperation
12th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group have signed an amendment to their memorandum of understanding, to strengthen their cooperation... 


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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows
12th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 


NOVAGOLD eyes Alaska LNG gas tie-up to power Donlin Gold
NOVAGOLD eyes Alaska LNG gas tie-up to power Donlin Gold
12th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold project developer NOVAGOLD has taken a step toward securing long-term energy supply for its proposed Donlin Gold mine in Alaska, with its Donlin Gold joint venture signing a non-binding letter... 


Coal mined in the US
US EPA rejects Colorado haze plan to retire coal plants early
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday rejected Colorado's plan to comply with regional haze regulations by shutting its coal plants, saying the state needs the plants to remain running... 


Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
Vertiv Expects Powering Up for AI, Digital Twins and Adaptive Liquid Cooling to Shape Data Centre Design and Operations
9th January 2026

Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital... 


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Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, South Africa – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

EDF Renewables and Perpetua Holdings has repoted that the Dassiesridge facility will now start delivering a “net dependable capacity of 55 MW to the grid”. 


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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
9th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Zanaga Iron Ore Company has completed a value enhancement initiative on the project. 


Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
Unlocking Investment to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
8th January 2026

Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across... 


ASP Isotopes chairperson Paul Mann
ASP Isotopes completes buyout of Renergen
7th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASP Isotopes has successfully closed its acquisition of South African firm Renergen, creating a combined company that is focused on the production of critical isotopes and helium. This strategic... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking deal lead for structured capital business Kagiso Rantloane
Standard Bank backs BlueCore Gas InfraCo with $285m structured acquisition funding solution
7th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Financial services provider Standard Bank has reported that it has delivered a comprehensive $285-million debt and equity financing solution, which it says will “alter the landscape” of Nigerian... 


Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
Why S African megaprojects need independent sounding boards
7th January 2026

After R300-billion in cost overruns at State-owned utility Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile power stations, South Africa's megaproject governance model requires fundamental reform. 


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Kawasaki signs deal to build world's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier
6th January 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries said on Tuesday it has signed a contract with Japan Suiso Energy to build the world's largest liquefied hydrogen carrier with a capacity of 40 000 cubic metres.... 


Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
Schneider Electric Accelerates Adoption of SF₆-Free SM AirSeT Switchgear Across East Africa
6th January 2026

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is driving the transition to sustainable medium-voltage solutions across East Africa with its award-winning  SM AirSeT... 


Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
5th January 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Life sciences, which include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today operate under intense scrutiny. Regulatory... 


NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
NCPC marks five years of advancing the green economy in Limpopo
5th January 2026

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) celebrated a five-year partnership programme with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) through the Limpopo... 


AFRICA CHROMIUM WEEK 2026 The unique industry forum for global chrome leaders accross the value chain since 1984!
5th January 2026

Home to the second largest chrome ore reserves in the world, Zimbabwe is a key player in the global chromium market.To address current challenges, Zimbabwe has adopted a distinct strategy from its... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Attracts Africa’s Energy Ministers to Shape Policy and Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Opportunities
5th January 2026

Senior government leaders are set to converge in Cape Town from 3–5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. The Africa Energy... 


Aluminium smelting is electricity intensive.
South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
19th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different energy levers that can potentially be pulled. The... 


Jim Grech
Peabody Energy CEO Grech to retire in 2028, stay on as adviser until 2030
19th December 2025 By: Reuters

Peabody Energy's James Grech will retire on May 15, 2028 and remain with the firm as an adviser until 2030 under a transition agreement aimed at ensuring leadership continuity, the US-based coal... 


Rhulani Mathebula from Nersa is one of the members appointed to the forum.
Nersa appoints Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide power-market reform
19th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF) to advise on the development and implementation of the country’s wholesale... 


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Renergen to delist in January as ASPI takeover reaches final implementation phase
19th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen will be delisted from the JSE, A2X and ASX on January 12, following the fulfilment of all conditions to its takeover by Nasdaq- and JSE-listed ASP Isotopes... 


Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
Shock departure leaves Woodside without its key gas champion
19th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The surprise exit of Woodside Energy Group CEO Meg O’Neill leaves her successor with a dilemma: should the Australian company continue down the path she set of promoting massive liquefied natural... 


Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
Gold bonanza as Australia revises resource export earnings up 4%
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia on Friday revised its expected resources earnings up 4% to A$383-billion for the current financial year thanks to record gold prices, resilient iron ore prices and the failure of its... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


Meg O'Neill will be leaving Woodside with immediate effect.
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill exits to lead BP
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Thursday CEO Meg O'Neill will be leaving the firm effective immediately to join BP as its CEO. Meg O'Neill leaves Australia's biggest independent energy firm... 


Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher
Santos to sell two noncore assets
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Oil and gas producer Santos on Wednesday announced that it would divest two noncore assets in Queensland and offshore Northern Australia. The ASX-listed energy major executed a conditional sale... 


Lincoln signs collaboration deal to assess Kookaburra graphite for SMR use
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lincoln Minerals has signed a collaboration agreement with Canada-based SCN Canada to jointly investigate the use of graphite from its Kookaburra graphite project, in South Australia, in... 


IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global coal demand is on course to rise by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85-billion tonnes, the ‘Coal 2025’ report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows. Nevertheless, the... 


South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South African miners are boosting thermal coal exports to Israel after top supplier Colombia in August ordered a total ban on shipments of the power-generation fuel to Israel, data from Kpler, LSEG... 


Lawyers say the faster approval is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to show that Canada is open for business.
Swift Anglo-Teck merger approval shows Canada's pro-business shift, dealmakers say
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's swift approval of the $53-billion merger between British miner Anglo American and Canada's Teck Resources signals a push to attract investment to offset the impact of US tariffs,... 


RIB Software sub-Saharan Africa sales director Quimby Bunce interviewed by Creamer Media publishing editor Martin Creamer.
RIB Software revolutionising construction project delivery in South Africa
15th December 2025

Construction and building information modelling software developer RIB Software is transforming the way in which large-scale projects are managed in South Africa’s construction industry.  


WASAA founder and MD Nokwanele Qonde
25-year deal signed for new Port of Durban LPG terminal
12th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A 25-year terminal operator agreement to develop and operate a new R1.4-billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View precinct has been concluded. The deal was... 


Pirquitas crushed ore stockpile
Puna Operations, Argentina
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A silver, lead and zinc in the Puna region of north-western Argentina. 


Australia offers first oil and gas acreage in years
11th December 2025 By: Reuters

The Australian government on Thursday released its first package of offshore oil and gas acreage for bidding since 2022. All five areas are in the Otway Basin offshore Victoria state in... 


Transitional role of blended finance in focus, as green financing moves to more complex adaptation projects
11th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Blended finance to support projects that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or reduce the risks from future climate-related events is transitional in nature, a panel of investment and development... 


Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Cabinet approves draft Gas Bill for processing by Parliament
10th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet approved the submission of the draft Gas Bill 2025 to Parliament for further processing at its last scheduled meeting for 2025, which took place on December 5. Minister in The Presidency... 


Coal
Thungela confident it will exceed full-year production guidance
9th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Thungela says it is confident that it will achieve about 13.7-million tonnes of export saleable production for the financial year to end December 31 – exceeding its guidance range of... 


TotalEnergies, Galp to launch exploration, appraisal campaign for development of Namibia discovery
9th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Energy company TotalEnergies and oil and natural gas company Galp have agreed to launch an exploration and appraisal campaign, including three wells over the next two years, with a first well... 


Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
Today’s advanced safety system is but the beginning
9th December 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Industrial safety systems have certainly come a long way since the days of hardwired emergency shutdowns. What... 


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