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Platinum demand to benefit from green hydrogen uptake in aviation
6th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) based on renewable energies and green hydrogen are the way of the future for sustainable flying, says Siemens Energy, which has partnered with energy supplier... 


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GE Gas Power addresses the energy trilemma to foster a more sustainable energy transition in mining operations
6th July 2022

Multinational industrial company General Electric (GE) has been collaborating with energy stakeholders to deploy innovative technologies tailored to respond to the needs of the mining sector. 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
1st July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has achieved an average 550% increase in uranium grade through pilot-scale confirmatory results from simple screening techniques conducted at the Tiris project.  


Renergen strikes new gas blower named Gandalf, making progress on plant
30th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

ASX- and JSE-listed natural gas and helium producer Renergen announced a new gas blower named Gandalf at its Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province, after gas was intersected... 


Argentina offers tax sweeteners to encourage fledgling copper sector
14th June 2022 By: Reuters

Argentina said on Monday it would introduce a new optional tax regime for copper producers that could potentially lower export duties in an effort to jumpstart national production. The measure,... 


Congo’s oil block sale threatens carbon sinks, forest pact
8th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC's)plan to auction oil exploration blocks next month threatens to disrupt some of the world’s most important carbon sinks and could jeopardize a $500-million... 


Recycling hazardous used oil responsibly is essential to protect our environment
6th June 2022

By Bubele Nyiba, CEO, ROSE Foundation The 2022 National Environment Month campaign, “#OnlyOneEarth”, is calling for transformative changes to policies and choices to enable cleaner, greener, and... 


Closely watched exploration well off Western Australia finds no gas, oil
6th June 2022 By: Reuters

Western Gas said on Monday its Sasanof-1 exploration well off Western Australia found no hydrocarbons, in a big disappointment for one of the most closely watched drilling campaigns in Australia... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
3rd June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has announced that a diamond drill rig has been mobilised from Nouakchott to the Tiris uranium project to begin the 10 000 m infill drilling programme. 


Colombia's mining income to hit record in 2022 - industry group
19th May 2022 By: Reuters

Colombia's mining industry is on track to bring in a record 8.8-trillion pesos ($2.2-billion) in taxes and royalties during 2022, the Colombian Mining Association (ACM) said on Wednesday, adding... 


Rolls-Royce takes step towards net zero ambition with mtu gensets approved for sustainable fuels
12th May 2022

Following successful trials on the test bench and in the field, Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems has approved its Series 1600 and Series 4000 generator sets for use with sustainable fuels.... 


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Southern Africa must be pragmatic about a zero-emission future – Miasa
11th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

While the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (Miasa) supports the just transition to clean energy, the region must ensure it is pragmatic in its approach, says newly elected president... 


Inflation eating into Gold Fields' Chile project, CEO says
10th May 2022 By: Reuters

Surging inflation is eating into gold miner Gold Fields' contingency cost buffer for its Salares Norte project in Chile, CEO Chris Griffith said on Monday, adding that the South Africa-listed... 


Leveraging the energy mix calls for the enhanced collaboration and accountability 
22nd April 2022

The fourth edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) kicked off today, 20 April 2022, at Droombos Estate in Windhoek, Namibia with a firm message that for Namibia and the rest... 


Addressing the energy trilemma in mining operations with natural gas and renewable power
Addressing the energy trilemma in mining operations with natural gas and renewable power
21st April 2022

The world today is faced with the energy trilemma of achieving the right balance between reliability, sustainability and affordability for electricity generation, delivery and consumption.  


Silver lining?
15th April 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

A couple of weeks back, I wrote about how, despite being thousands of kilometres away, the Russia-Ukraine conflict would hit African countries hard. But there could be a silver lining, at least for... 


South Africa’s approach to energy transition could be a lesson for Africa 
25th March 2022

By Mntu Nduvane, Chairman of Africa Oil Week Advisory Board and Green Energy Africa Summit  From October 3 to 7 this year, African and global leaders in the oil and gas sector will converge in Cape... 


Africa Oil Week and Green Energy Africa Summit set to tackle the future of challenges of the African energy scenario in Cape Town in 2022
24th March 2022

Africa Oil Week (AOW), the continent’s premium energy conference will run in Cape Town to bring leading energy stakeholders together on the 3-7 October in Cape Town under the theme: Sustainable... 


World needs to double efforts to limit warming to 1.5 ºC by 2050 – WoodMac
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The world is facing its biggest challenge yet in its journey towards net-zero emissions and needs to double-down on plans to achieve the goal of limiting the rise in global temperatures to within... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
18th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy will raise A$8.8-million in a share placement to advance its Tiris uranium project. 


'Energy transition? Leave us out,' say African energy leaders
10th March 2022 By: Reuters

Developing countries should not have to target renewable energy sources and turn away from fossil fuels, Nigerian and Equatorial Guinea energy officials said on Wednesday, joining other emerging... 


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Colombia in talks with coal producers for exporting extra supplies - Minister
9th March 2022 By: Reuters

Colombia's government has begun talks with the nation's coal producers to increase exports after requests for extra supplies by European, Central American and Caribbean countries, the minister of... 


Santos starts FEED at new CCS project
9th March 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Oil and gas major Santos on Wednesday announced that it had entered the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase for the proposed Bayu-Undan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, in... 


Rubber increases wear life
25th February 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment; however, selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


Using wolves to guard sheep
25th February 2022 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

We have seen some interesting developments in the past year. Actually, that’s not true at all; we’ve seen some horrifying developments. I think every South African acknowledges that we live in a... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has started a regional exploration programme to enhance the resources of the Tiris uranium project. 


Successful Tema expansion shows value of investing in port infrastructure
17th February 2022

Investment in ports is always positive, as it drives trade and creates opportunities for both social and economic growth. “A perfect example is the recently completed port facility in Ghana at... 


Colombian driller sees Petro's anti-oil plans ending up in court
11th February 2022 By: Bloomberg

A proposal to abruptly end oil and gas exploration in Colombia would lead to higher prices for local consumers and be challenged in court, according to the country’s state-run driller. Gustavo... 


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Rubber lining increases wear life
8th February 2022

Rubber lining is a highly skilled process which, when done correctly with the correct type and thickness of rubber, can contribute considerably to the life and profitability of a plant, affirms... 


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Harbours need private sector investment
4th February 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Owing to South African harbours having faced challenges in attracting financial investment on a public–private partnership basis, they have not been able to enhance operating performance and... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A newly appointed board of directors is advancing the Tiris project with gusto. 


Rubber lining protects equipment against wear, but choose carefully
17th January 2022

Mines are well aware of the significant cost savings that can be achieved by using rubber to increase the wear life of equipment, however selecting the right product for the application is vital.... 


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VW looks to new types of fuel to cut emission levels in Europe
13th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40% by 2030 by, for example, increasingly focusing on the development and sales of fully and partially electric vehicles.... 


Fortescue takes a gander at Gabon
15th December 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals is evaluating the Belinga iron-ore project, in Gabon. The company on Wednesday announced that it had entered into an agreement with the government of the Republic... 


Construction starts on renewable energy project for Rio Tinto's Madagascar mine
10th December 2021 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The government of Madagascar and Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) on December 10 celebrated the start of construction of a solar and wind energy project that will supply the ilmenite mine... 


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Cherry Point refinery efficiency projects, US
10th December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to improve the Cherry Point refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability through three projects. 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy is preparing for production at the Tiris uranium project. 


Russia to review coal plans, mull carbon tax after Glasgow
17th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

Russia will look to cut its ambitious goals for boosting coal production in the coming decade and consider imposing a carbon tax or other regulation in the wake of the deals reached by major powers... 


Guinea junta names AngloGold Ashanti executive as mines minister
5th November 2021 By: Reuters

Guinea's junta has appointed Moussa Magassouba, the director general of AngloGold Ashanti subsidiary in the country as mines and geology minister following the September coup, a statement said on... 


Airbus announces launch of French-led green aviation fuel test programme
2nd November 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

A research campaign to test the suitably of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as the energy source for single-aisle airliners has been launched at Toulouse in France. The campaign will involve both... 


Eni to exit South Africa offshore oil block amid tech challenges
14th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

Eni is pulling out of plans to explore for oil with Sasol in a large block off South Africa’s southeast coast due to concerns over the technical challenges of drilling in deep waters, according to... 


Sasol is studying the production of sustainable aviation fuels using green hydrogen at Secunda (pictured) instead of hydrogen from coal
South Africa has potential to unlock decarbonised chemicals sector, new study shows
12th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

If South Africa can unlock disruptive technology, in particular green hydrogen, it could decarbonise its petrochemicals and chemicals sectors and become a leading global producer of green fuels and... 


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