Kamoa-Kakula has produced 303 328 t of copper in concentrate for the year-to-date. 

New York- and Toronto-listed Barrick Gold has said there are significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of its Kibali plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that could... 

Led by solar PV, renewables are poised to transform electricity systems across the globe this decade, with the world on course to add more than 5 500 GW by 2030, the International Energy Agency’s... 

Ethiopia is not just a historical footnote as one of only three African countries to have dodged colonisation – alongside Sierra Leone and Liberia, which were established to resettle black... 

As Africa rapidly emerges as a key player in the global economy, the continent presents a wealth of lucrative investment opportunities across a range of high-growth sectors.   From agriculture to... 

Access to affordable and reliable energy across Africa is a crucial driver of economic and social development. Without it, agricultural productivity, food security and industrial development are... 

Last year saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7-million in 2022 to 16.2-million; however, there is lack of geographic and gender parity, a newly released ‘Renewable... 

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel is set to be closed on Tuesday for a period of six months for critical maintenance. The closure of the LHWP tunnel will affect the Phase I Water... 

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105 MW power plant owned by independent power producer Ndola Energy Company in Zambia.... 

Zambia’s biggest mines are turning to a surprising power source as the copper-producing nation battles an unprecedented energy crisis: South African electricity company Eskom Holdings, which until... 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that ramp-up of the Phase 3 concentrator to steady-state production is progressing well. 

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182-million to develop 200 MW of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The... 

After seven months of tunnelling on the Polihali transfer tunnel construction site, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake... 

Prevailing market conditions have resulted in decline development being temporarily suspended. 

Underground tunnel development within the Western extension section has progressed to plan, according to Northam Platinum. 

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam. 

Decline development is being suspended for the short term. 

The development of the hydrogen economy and the latent potential offtake for platinum group metals (PGMs) is a key underpin to the long-term view of future demand and the role PGMs will play in a... 

In today's interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population,... 

Zimbabwe’s State-owned power utility is in talks with Jindal Steel & Power over an $800-million upgrade of six units at its Hwange facility as it seeks to reduce blackouts. The plant is the... 

Aim-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group has signed a three-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC), an independent hydropower and solar... 

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 

Ivanhoe Mines’ Phase 3 concentrator has reached commercial production. 

Kefi Gold and Copper is on track with early works at the project. 

In today’s interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population,... 

In opening the second day proceedings of the inaugural Women in Mining South Africa (Wimsa) Symposium, Impala Platinum (Implats) chief technology officer Mark Munroe emphasised the importance of... 

After seven months of tunnelling on the Polihali transfer tunnel construction site, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake... 

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey points to there being massive and growing interest from developers of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid plants to connect to... 

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 

The 2024 Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, held in Midrand, on August 14, celebrated and honoured the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s consulting engineering sector towards... 

 China's thermal power generation in July fell from a year earlier for a third month even though the country recorded its hottest month in recent history, sending power use rising, statistics... 

The Africa region delivered its “usual reliable performance” with steady production and well contained costs, Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow reported this week when it maintained its quarterly... 

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that, over the first six months of 2024, Kamoa-Kakula produced 187 015 t of copper in concentrate. 

China's coal imports rose to a seven-month high in July, General Administration of Customs data showed on Wednesday, as traders took contracted cargoes to coincide with China's peak power demand... 

Power and energy expert Vally Padayachee has emphasised the untapped potential and critical importance of optimising the country’s grid system, especially now as it transforms into a high-value... 

Zambia’s State-owned power utility warned it may cease generating electricity at the Kariba dam by October because the nation’s worst drought yet is depleting water levels at the world’s largest... 

The construction of the Senqu bridge marked a significant milestone on May 24, when the first deck segment was cast on the northern abutment.  

Gaia Fund Managers is raising $200-million for investment in African renewable energy plants and power grids with the assistance of Apex Group. The money will be raised through the Gaia Africa... 

Energy company TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec to acquire its subsidiary SN Power, which holds interests in renewable hydropower projects in...