With pressure mounting on the mining industry to reduce emissions, leaders are actively addressing challenges associated with decarbonisation, emphasising that achieving net zero will require... 

The initial findings of the study to ascertain the feasibility of the development of a green hydrogen valley in Chile’s central zone are “very promising”, Anglo American Chile CEO Patricio Hidalgo... 

Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his first... 

Slow growth, high debt, weak investment and the risk of fragmented trade are contributing to widespread discontent affecting developed and developing nations. Multilateral action and a revised... 

The National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) has hosted its inaugural Transmission Development Plan (TDP) briefing since starting commercial operation in July this year, with the 2024... 

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade,... 

Author: PROFESSOR VALLY PADAYACHEE - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERT [A former Senior Executive at City Power Johannesburg and a former Executive Manager at Eskom] South Africa's electricity grid crisis... 

Morocco's phosphates and fertilizer giant OCP and French energy firm Engie signed a preliminary agreement on Monday for projects that could generate investments in Morocco worth up to €17-billion... 

Leaders from Australia’s mining sector called on governments to act decisively in reforming approval processes and providing clear pathways for investment in critical minerals while speaking at the... 

South Africa will only meet its current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report by Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar PV nd wind... 

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has acknowledged the key interventions to reform the public procurement programme announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho... 

A new report by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has shown that public trust in mining has improved, especially in light of an understanding that access to critical minerals is essential... 

The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply.... 

Trade & Industry Policy Strategies (TIPS) finds in its latest Real Economy Bulletin for the second quarter of the year that GDP increased by 0.4% year-on-year, against population growth of 1.3%... 

One of the world’s first legal challenges over corporate greenwashing kicked off in an Australian court, with an activist shareholder group claiming natural gas producer Santos Ltd. misled... 

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 

Power grids vital to expanding access to energy in Africa and transitioning to cleaner sources are poised for a growing wave of funding that governments should prepare for, according to the UK... 

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). The initiative supports South Africa’s goal of... 

A new matchmaking platform to directly link providers of grant funding pledged to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP) with domestic beneficiaries is aiming to ensure the... 

Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2024’ report provides a comprehensive overview of developments in South Africa’s economy, as reflected through some of the major infrastructure projects under... 

With South Africa lacking a clear cut comparative advantage in mineral beneficiation – such as specialised expertise, abundant and affordable electricity, or a competitive manufacturing base –... 

Real estate investment company Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress) continues to invest significantly in renewable-energy and green technologies to achieve its ambitious energy... 

The removal of the licensing threshold for embedded generation has boosted the renewable-energy market by allowing private-sector companies to procure energy directly from independent power... 

Do these acronyms – chemical symbols, to be precise – mean anything to you? I apologise for unearthing any long-buried horrors from your school science days. While you ponder your mark out of a... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has started construction on a R200-million, 7 MW solar PV plant, located in Atlantis, with the first electricity to be delivered by the end of next year. The tender for... 

The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to deliver a renewable-energy solution for the first stage... 

The recent claim made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that humanity is “moving at speed into the Age of Electricity” may not seem especially profound given that electricity has been a key... 

Rio Tinto continues to believe that the Jadar project has the potential to be a world-class lithium-borates asset. 

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), in partnership with the French Development Agency, plans to install a solar power plant at the Seven Forks dams, where KenGen generates most of its... 

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 

South Africa’s disproportionate reliance on coal for electricity generation is poised to add further upward pressure on tariffs by exposing local businesses to carbon taxes that could make up over... 

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has released its new Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, which sets requirements for tracking material produced from mining operations audited... 

With escalating electricity tariffs and national utility Eskom’s ongoing struggles, businesses face increasingly unpredictable power supply and rising operational costs. The latest tariff increase... 

Despite welcome relief from loadshedding in South Africa, a total of 3.3 GW of renewable-energy projects were registered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) this year, with... 

Government is set to increase investment into key industries that will bolster local manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition industrial procurement and development chief... 

The US Department of Energy (DoE) on Tuesday announced an investment of $428-million in grants aimed at supporting clean energy manufacturing across 15 coal-affected communities. The initiative... 

Amid the escalating need for sustainability practices across various industries, solar power is poised to play a key role in securing long-term, sustainable solutions for South Africa, not only for... 

In an era of rapid globalisation and expanding trade, Africa stands at a critical juncture where the development of transport and logistics infrastructure will significantly shape its economic... 

JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol has reported a mixed production and sales performance for the three months ended September 30, with the company having been impacted on by the stronger rand,... 

By: Tord Johnsson - General Manager, Strategic Relations and Business, Africa at Wärtsilä Energy While South Africa recently marked 200 consecutive days without load shedding, the deeper challenges... 

As electricity in South Africa transitions to a more open market-driven system, it has many implications for the electricity distribution industry, particularly municipalities, with stakeholders...