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Grand Inga hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
13th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The World Bank board of executive directors has approved a $250-million credit from the International Development Association as the first phase of a $1-billion Inga 3 Development Program.  


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. 


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Global energy investment to reach record $3.3tr this year
5th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global energy investment is set to increase to a record $3.3-trillion this year, despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, according to the International... 


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Orom-Cross hydropower project, Uganda
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A hydropower study has confirmed the availability of abundant, low-cost and renewable hydropower from the Ugandan national grid. 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction has resumed work. 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Sovereign signs power supply MoU
21st May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to ensure the long-term supply of electricity... 


Rio Tinto to spend $1.2bn to modernise 1926-era Quebec hydropower plant
Rio Tinto to spend $1.2bn to modernise 1926-era Quebec hydropower plant
16th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto is investing $1.2-billion, or C$1.7-billion, to modernise its Isle-Maligne hydroelectric power plant in Alma, Quebec, marking the mining giant’s largest... 


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Lower Maguduza hydropower project, Eswatini
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Clean Energy Developments with the IDEAS Fund and the Eswatini Public Service Pensions Fund as shareholders plan to build a hydropower plant to achieve the country's ambitions of energy... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
18th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


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Expert panel aims to champion African-centric green industry vision
17th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to help the African continent champion its green industrialisation, the newly formed Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP) highlighted during its inaugural meeting last month... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has secured a significant boost in hydroelectric power for the complex. 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

London-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reported all-encompassing progress. 


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Trump signs executive order to reinvigorate US coal industry, citing energy security
9th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry, designating coal as a “mineral” and directing federal agencies to prioritise coal mining and... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Kamoa-Kakula significantly increases imported hydroelectric power to start up new smelter
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ joint venture (JV) Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reached a major turning point following a significant increase in... 


Lotus' Kayelekera project
Lotus progresses Kayelekera grid connection arrangement ahead of production restart
1st April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has signed two agreements with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) to facilitate connection of the Kayelekera uranium project to the national grid. The... 


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Inspired Evolution announces final close of Evolution III Fund at $238m
31st March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Pan-African private equity firm Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund, securing total commitments of $238-million. The company says this milestone marks the... 


Record 585 GW of renewables added in 2024
26th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The ‘Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025’ report released by global organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) shows a 585 GW increase in renewable power capacity during 2024,... 


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Join the effort for a sustainable water future
25th March 2025

South Africa faces growing challenges in water scarcity, pollution and infrastructure issues. As a result, skilled professionals in the water sector are in high demand. Enterprises University of... 


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Clanwilliam dam and irrigation scheme upgrade project, South Africa – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Progress is being made on raising the Clanwilliam dam wall. 


Progress made on delayed Clanwilliam dam wall raising
18th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Progress is being made on the R5.7-billion raising of the Clanwilliam dam wall, in the Western Cape, and is expected to be completed by 2028, said Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. The... 


Boliden unveils expanded zinc smelter in Norway
Boliden unveils expanded zinc smelter in Norway
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A century after zinc production began in Odda, Norway, fuelled by the region's hydropower development, European metals company Boliden has inaugurated the expanded Odda zinc smelter, ushering in a... 


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Africa’s solar capacity grows, but falls well short of potential – council
14th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nonprofit trade body Global Solar Council (GSC) finds in its latest market report that Africa’s solar installations are set to soar over the next four years, with 23 GW projected to be installed.... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works. 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


Red Rocket's Brandvalley Wind Farm, which is located between the towns of Matjiesfontein and Sutherland
Big Red Rocket wind farm to supply green electricity to Richards Bay Minerals achieves financial close
13th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket has reached financial close on the first 242-MW phase of the Overberg Wind Farm, which will be built on 15 farm portions covering 8 721... 


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EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is holding off on decisions to finance the $760-million Ruzizi III hydropower plant in Central Africa, due to fighting between Rwandan-backed rebels and the... 


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Lufira hydropower project, Democratic Republic of Congo
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Export-Import Bank is working on the development of a 200 MW reservoir-based hydropower. 


EAAIF contributes $45m to CrossBoundary Energy’s renewables expansion
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Blended infrastructure finance fund the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $45-million funding contribution to commercial and industrial renewable energy company... 


New SolGold CEO Dan Vujcic
SolGold overhauls leadership as it accelerates development, weighs ASX listing
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Tuesday announced leadership changes and a strategic reset aimed at accelerating the development of its flagship Cascabel copper/gold project in Ecuador. The... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 


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Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Graphite, nickel and copper developer Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its graphite project. 


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Germany’s KfW to lend Cape Town €150m for green energy
27th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Cape Town is set to accelerate its switch to green energy and limit reliance on erratic supply from the state power utility after winning a €150-million ($157-million) loan from Germany’s KfW... 


Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin outlines potential aluminium, rare earth deals with the US
25th February 2025 By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the US the opportunity for joint exploration of the country's rare earth metals deposits, as well as the supply of aluminum to the US domestic market, under... 


Hydropower study confirms sustainable, low-cost power supply for Orom-Cross
20th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Blencowe Resources has completed an initial hydropower study for its Orom-Cross graphite project, in Uganda. The study confirms the availability of abundant, low-cost and renewable... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2025
Energy Investment Trends Driving Sustainability in Africa
20th February 2025

As Africa intensifies its focus on sustainable development, energy investment trends are shifting towards innovative solutions that promote environmental stewardship, economic growth, and energy... 


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Low-emission energy sources set to cater for burgeoning electricity demand up to 2027
14th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates global electricity consumption will increase at the fastest pace in years over 2025 to 2027, fuelled by growing industrial production, rising use... 


NOMSA MBERE
By fostering public-private partnerships, the DRC can address critical infrastructure deficits
Infrastructure challenges undermine DRC’s mining potential
14th February 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite possessing vast mineral wealth, including significant deposits of copper, cobalt and gold, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) infrastructure remains a critical barrier to further... 


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Katamba Mining has invested more than $80-million into the recommissioning of the dam
Miner recommissions hydropower station
14th February 2025

A joint venture between China’s Zijin Mining Group and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) State-owned mining company Cominiere Katamba Mining has seen the completion of the recommissioning of... 


Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
11th February 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions" in a move to aid the struggling industries but which... 


Flashback to President Cyril Ramaphosa during South Africa's hosting of the BRICS Summit.
Could BRICS Plus play a new-era role in aiding Africa's strong beneficiation aspirations?
10th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Collectively, Africa’s critical mineral resources are attractively expansive. Could BRICS Plus potentially become a widespread new-era platform for distinctive mining and metals collaboration and... 


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Lewis Ridge pumped-storage project, US
7th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rye Development is building the first pumped-storage hydropower facilities built in the US in more than 30 years. 


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