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G3 Citrus Estates new solar panels
G3 Citrus Estates adds significant solar power upgrade
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Citrus producer G3 Citrus Estates, in Weipe, Limpopo, has added 812 kW of solar PV and 2.28 MWh of battery storage to its existing solar-powered renewable electricity system, with commissioning set... 


Endeavour reports its highest-ever dividend for the second half of 2024
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and TSX-listed gold producer Endeavour Mining has reported its highest-ever dividend to shareholders for the second half of 2024, amounting to $140-million or $0.57 a share. This brings the... 


South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile (Khule) Duma
Existing South African reforms set to lift growth to 3.5% by 2029, coal conference hears
30th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Existing economic reforms now in motion have the potential to lift South Africa’s economic growth rate to 3.5% a year by 2029, South Africa Presidency Project Management Office director Sikhulekile... 


MMC executive chairperson Bernard Swanepoel
MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources
30th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from... 


Processing at Richards Bay Minerals
RBM signs third PPA to procure a further 230 MW of wind power
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy mineral sands producer Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a third power purchase agreement (PPA) which brings its total agreed renewable energy power arrangements to 500 MW. The latest... 


Growthpoint Properties' Olympus development
Growthpoint to start construction of Olympus development ‘within months’
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following the soft launch of JSE-listed real investment trust Growthpoint Properties’ R2-billion Olympus mixed-use residential and retail development, in Sandton, Gauteng, in December, CEO Estienne... 


Santesh Pillay
Navigating financial exposures in renewable energy projects
30th January 2025

Renewable energy projects span a diverse array of categories such as onshore wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen (long-term storage and transport), hydropower and bioenergy (biomass, biogas and... 


Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema
Plan to get electricity to more Africans wins $8-billion in new pledges
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

An initiative to connect 300-million Africans to electricity in the next six years has won new pledges worth more than $8-billion from lenders including the Islamic Development Bank and the Asia... 


The Kibali processing plant
Barrick expects another strong performance from Kibali this year
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold Corp says the joint venture Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved an improved performance in the last quarter of 2024, culminating... 


JUWI to build R6 billion (USD 320M) in solar projects for mining, energy, and data centre leaders in 2025
JUWI to build R6 billion (USD 320M) in solar projects for mining, energy, and data centre leaders in 2025
28th January 2025

JUWI Renewable Energies (www.juwi.co.za), a global renewable energy leader, today announced plans to begin construction on three major private solar projects in 2025. Representing investments of... 


JUWI Renewable Energies MD Richard Doyle
JUWI building 340 MW of solar PV to supply South African corporates
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Leading global builder and operator of renewable-energy projects JUWI Renewable Energies has announced that it is building three utility scale solar PV projects in South Africa with a combined... 


Electricity lightbulb
Faith-based eco-justice organisation calls for reforms to SA’s electricity pricing
28th January 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

As Eskom seeks approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% electricity tariff increase, faith-based eco-justice organisation, the Southern African Faith Communities’... 


Discovery Green head Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green concludes five wheeling deals across the resources, property and hospitality sectors
28th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African electricity trader Discovery Green has confirmed that it has signed supply agreements for wheeled electricity with five companies in the mining, property and hospitality sectors,... 


The Kariba dam
Dry Zimbabwe hit by blackouts, but renewables still underfunded
28th January 2025 By: Reuters

Loveness Madangawa prepares lunch over an open fire in Mutare in eastern Zimbabwe - she has an electric stove, but power cuts caused partly by drought hitting the main hydropower station means she... 


World Bank president Ajay Banga
World Bank’s Banga seeks $85bn to leverage Africa’s youth
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

World Bank president Ajay Banga said boosting access to electricity is the key to unlocking the demographic dividend in the world’s youngest continent. Banga, who spoke in an interview at the... 


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Signs of recovery in truck market after a ‘really tough year’ – Serco CEO
28th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The uptick in orders and inquiries at truck and trailer builder Serco in the final quarter of last year is being boosted this year by stability in electricity supply, as well as the relatively... 


Decentral Energy to build hybrid energy systems for three retirement residences
27th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy and battery company Decentral Energy has entered into a partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Midlands-based retirement accommodation and care company Mowana Communities, which will... 


Impala Refineries in Springs on Gauteng's East Rand
Implats signs deal with Discovery Green for supply of wheeled electricity to Springs refinery
27th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Impala Platinum (Implats) has signed a five-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green for the supply of wheeled renewable electricity to its refinery operations in... 


Musk Metals expands germanium property in Quebec
27th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Junior exploration and development company Musk Metals is positioning itself as a player in the germanium market by expanding its Lac du Km 35 property near Chibougamau, Quebec. The company has... 


Powerlines
Eskom says delaying update to tariff structure will entrench incorrect price signals
24th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has appealed to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) not to again postpone the implementation of a new retail tariff plan (RTP), warning that any delay would further entrench... 


Geordin Hill-Lewis
Energy debate likely to shift from availability to affordability – Cape Town mayor
24th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

With power utility Eskom breaching 300 days without loadshedding, the national energy debate is likely to shift from availability to affordability, says Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.... 


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Weba Chute Systems
24th January 2025

Weba Chute Systems is world-renowned for ensuring that its custom-engineered chutes add immediate and significant value to customers profitability, uptime and on-site health and safety. The... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
Customising electrical rotating machine repairs and maintenance for diverse industries
24th January 2025

Delba Electrical’s tailored solutions for mining, manufacturing and energy Electrical rotating machines are cornerstones of industrial operations across a wide range of sectors, from mining to... 


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Mining industry deliberates role in shaping climate and community resilience
24th January 2025 By: Nadine James

The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025 is adopting a forward-thinking approach by actively exploring new audience sectors to enhance the event, while embracing the “universal truth” of a... 


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Chbika renewable-energy project, Morocco
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Chbika will constitute the first phase of a development programme aimed at creating a world-scale green hydrogen production hub. 


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Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
24th January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The bankable feasibility study is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025. 


Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
Solar power overtook coal in EU's electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
23rd January 2025 By: Reuters

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind power’s share plateaued, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday. The EU is... 


Outa outlines alternative to Eskom’s proposed retail tariff plan ahead of hearings
Outa outlines alternative to Eskom’s proposed retail tariff plan ahead of hearings
23rd January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has released an alternative to Eskom’s proposed retail tariff plan (RTP) ahead of public hearings into the plan, which proposes far-reaching changes to the... 


JRA confronts vandalised traffic signals, frequent power outages
22nd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says it continues to address road safety concerns and respond to emergencies affecting traffic signals across the City of Johannesburg, despite significant... 


Optimised PFS for Sovereign’s Kasiya delivers positive results
22nd January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

An optimised prefeasibility study (OPFS) for the Kasiya rutile/graphite project, in Malawi, completed with oversight from a technical committee appointed by Sovereign Metals and Rio Tinto, has... 


Rail cars with coal
Coaltech delves into new uses for coal discards among new research priorities
21st January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research organisation Coaltech has announced an ambitious portfolio of projects for the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, environmental... 


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First public EV charge point trialled on remote island of St Helena
21st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The isolated British Overseas Territory of St Helena, 1 900 km off the south-west coast of Africa, has wrapped up its first public electric vehicle (EV) charge point trial.  This is the latest step... 


Mulilo CEO Jan Fourie
Mulilo gears up for big year of execution as it accelerates transition to integrated IPP
21st January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

With several new renewables and battery storage projects under construction or being advanced to financial close, 2025 is poised to be a significant year in Mulilo’s ongoing transition from an... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore open to deals as investors brace for more mining M&A
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

Miner and commodity trader Glencore said it is open to M&A transactions that create value for its shareholders, leveraging its position as a top three global copper producer. "As we have always... 


President Donald Trump
Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation
21st January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental... 


Image of an Integrated Heat Pump geyser
Affordable, eco-friendly water heating
20th January 2025

A new solution aimed at reducing the electricity used for heating water, is now available to South African households. The Integrated Heat Pump (IHP) geyser is described as an energy efficient... 


Rio Tinto's Bell Bay aluminium operation
Australian govt pledges A$2bn in green aluminium push
20th January 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Labor government on Monday pledged A$2-billion in production credits to help support the country's four aluminium smelters switch to renewable power before 2036. Aluminium is one of... 


Solar farm in Lichtenburg, South Africa
Association unpacks vast solar, storage advancements in Africa
17th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rwanda-based Africa Solar Industry Association (Afsia) notes in its latest ‘Africa Solar Outlook’ report that between 400 GW and 600 GW of solar capacity was installed, globally, in 2024, marking a... 


Eskom is moving to introduce solar PV at its coal stations sites, including at the decommissioned Komati site (pictured)
Eskom appoints renewables executive as it targets initial 2 GW by 2026
17th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has appointed Exxaro’s Rivoningo Mnisi as its new group executive for renewables in line with the coal-dominant utility’s stated goal of becoming a “significant player” in the renewable... 


Jonathan Wilkinson
Canada wants G7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada wants its allies to explore a pricing floor for critical minerals to address what it views as market interference from China, the dominant supplier of metals key to the energy transition.... 


The Jeffreys Bay wind farm
World Bank sets terms for Africa to win $40bn in power finance
17th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) laid out the terms African nations will need to meet to win $40-billion in finance to tackle the continent’s electricity crisis. The two... 


RenEnergy Africa
Energy outlook in SA for 2025: Turning point for renewables, energy storage
17th January 2025

South Africa’s energy landscape is poised for transformation in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, advancements in technology and the urgent need to address the country’s long-standing energy... 


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