India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 

As Africa continues to experience rapid energy demand growth and strives for sustainable power solutions, the challenges and opportunities within the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Power... 

Eight solar projects have been appointed as preferred bidders under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 

Green energy supplier ENGIE South Africa has been awarded the Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) label certification by global testing, inspection, and certification company Bureau Veritas. ENGIE... 

The World Bank has launched a new country partnership framework (CPF) for Namibia, targeting economic growth promotion, job creation and access to quality public services from 2025 to 2029. The CPF... 

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) ’Future of Jobs Report 2025’ reveals that 22% of jobs globally will face disruption by 2030, with 170-million new roles set to be created and 92-million... 

China's lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, making it the world's second-largest holder of lithium reserves, state media reported on Wednesday. The world's top... 

Global cooperation has stalled amid rising geopolitical tensions and instability, but opportunities for progress in climate finance, health and innovation could offer a glimmer of hope. This is... 

In this opinion article, Alboricah Rathupetsane of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Sustainability Transitions argues that South Africa’s Transmission Development Plan presents an... 

ASX-listed Blackstone Minerals announced on Tuesday its strategic decision to expand into copper/gold assets, a move driven by the metal's growing importance in renewable energy and advanced... 

Renewable energy provider Scatec has reached financial close for the second 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare solar complex in Botswana, setting the stage for construction to begin. Scatec signed a... 

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has unveiled the preferred bidders for Bid Window 7 (BW 7) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), naming eight... 

Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM), Namibia's largest asset manager, has partnered with renewable energy company Sturdee Energy Namibia and Namibian financial services company IJG to... 

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has announced that it will close its long-products business in a move that will affect 3 500 direct and indirect jobs and which is likely to have... 

South Africa's total solar PV capacity surged to 8.97 GW this year, which includes 2.8 GW from public procurement and 6.1 GW from private-sector contributions, 11.9% higher than in 2023. A further... 

Peruvian copper production is expected to remain flat in 2025 for the third straight year, according to the country's top mining association and industry analysts, as declining ore grades and a... 

Creamer Media's ‘Construction 2024/25: Adapting to new realities’ report explores key aspects of the South African construction sector, offering a comprehensive overview of its challenges and... 

The C&I Solar + Storage Summit, co-hosted with the EIUG Convention, was a groundbreaking gathering of industry experts, policymakers and investors, all united to shape the future of energy in South... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has reported a R25.5-billion loss before tax for the financial year ending March 31, 2024, following a year marked by operational setbacks, financial strain and... 

Trade and development finance institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for an up to 200 MW private-sector,... 

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 

ASX-listed Victory Metals has signed a strategic nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with integrated trading and investment company Sumitomo Corporation. The MoU outlines the proposed... 

With Mpumalanga having been selected to host the Group of 20 (G20) energy session in September next year, diversified energy company Seriti Green says the event will propel the province onto the... 

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves. Indeed, from the copper belts of Zambia... 

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Microgrids are emerging as a game-changing concept, particularly within commercial and... 

Australia’s main opposition group laid out a A$331-billion plan to create a taxpayer-funded nuclear power industry in just over a decade, despite the nation’s top scientists saying renewable energy... 

The Krugersdorp-based Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR), commissioned in October 2024 and now fully operational,... 

The coal industry is undergoing a significant transformation through investments in cleaner and more efficient technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which is reducing... 

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 

Harmony Gold Mining Company expects Phase 2 of its renewable-energy programme to supply about 20% of the peak daytime demand of its South African operations once completed. 

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 

Vale Ventures, the corporate venture capital initiative of Brazilian miner Vale, said on Thursday it has invested in a Boston-based startup focused on developing solutions to decarbonise heat... 

Aim-listed Critical Mineral Resources’ (CMR’s) commodities trading business has entered into an agreement for the buying and selling of high-grade copper ore, grading between 5% and 10% copper,... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has sparked debate with its latest tariff proposal, resulting in uncertainties for solar power users. Solar energy company GoSolr co-founder Patrick Narbel points... 

A feasibility study on the Soweto Cluster gold recovery project, which like the highly successful Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) is also on Gauteng’s West Rand, will be completed by September,... 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has lamented the slower-than-hoped-for ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels... 

The selection of Pele Green Energy (PGE) to supply renewable energy to the South African ferrochrome smelters operated by the Glencore Merafe Venture represents an important milestone in the steady... 

Author: Lian Kun -BESS Solution Manager of Huawei Southern Africa Digital Power With the rising integration of renewable energy sources, power grids are increasingly influenced by high proportions... 

Emerging renewable-energy and lithium producer Vulcan Energy has announced a €100-million (A$164-million) institutional placement and strategic placement to support the commencement of critical... 

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc will supply at least 10 000 metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to...