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LUSAKA, Zambia – In a significant boost to Zambia’s energy security and its transition to renewable power, a new 50-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant has officially commenced operations. The…
As the EU’s CSRD tightens its grip, forward-thinking firms are discovering that sustainability data isn’t just for regulators—it’s a strategic goldmine LONDON — When Corbion, a Dutch biochemical company, published…
The global energy transition is entering a new phase—one increasingly defined by the rapid expansion of large-scale battery storage systems. Once viewed as a The global energy transition is entering…
As global focus sharpens on climate action, African nations and industries are moving beyond pledges to deliver some of the world’s most ambitious carbon reduction initiatives—powering mines with solar-battery hybrids,…
The economics of renewable energy are now decisively in favor of mine operators, particularly in remote, off-grid locations. The combination of solar and wind with large-scale battery storage is creating…
What aileth the Kariba Dam? The Kariba Dam stands as a monument of a different era. Conceived in the mid-20th century as an engine of post-colonial industrialization for Zambia and…
The operationalisation of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) plant at Manhize marks the most consequential industrial development in Zimbabwe since the collapse of ZISCO in the late 1990s.…
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria has signed a farmout agreement to sell to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company, a 40% participation in the PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 exploration…
GABORONE—As the global energy transition accelerates and geopolitical tensions reshape supply chains, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The continent, holding roughly 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, 10%…
As we launch the Mining & Energy Bulletin in 2026, Africa’s mining and energy sectors stand at a pivotal moment — driven by innovation, investment opportunity, and a shared commitment…