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Pumped storage has potential to throw Hillside Aluminium green lifeline
10th January 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Power utility Eskom should link its delayed Tubatse pumped storage scheme to the need for Hillside Aluminium to go green. This could be done, a close observer of the intensive electricity user... 


US to become largest LNG exporter, China largest importer in 2022 – IHS Markit
6th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The US will become the world's top exporter and China the top importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2022, says NYSE-listed market research and analysis company IHS Markit in its 'LNG Trade in... 


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As global steel industry mulls sustainable solutions, SA urged to ‘green’ iron-ore
10th December 2021 By: Nadine James

Producing ‘green steel’ in South Africa might be a distant dream, but exporting ‘green iron-ore’ is achievable in the medium term, says Afriforesight materials engineer and project innovation... 


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As global steel industry mulls sustainable solutions, SA urged to ‘green’ iron-ore
10th December 2021 By: Nadine James

Producing ‘green steel’ in South Africa might be a distant dream, but exporting ‘green iron-ore’ is achievable in the medium term, says Afriforesight materials engineer and project innovation... 


Vedanta to support Zambia on green energy transition goals
7th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Natural resources company Vedanta intends to support the Zambian government in its green energy transition goals, it confirmed on December 7. This decision was bolstered by the steps already taken... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
3rd December 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing for the launch of the project. 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

China's Zijin Mining has approved an investment of $769-million in a smelter for the Kamoa-Kakula copper project. 


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On-The-Air (19/11/2021)
19th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia is showing huge enthusiasm to go green and attract investment in its huge copper endowment; Glencore is ‘justly transitioning’ from coal by growing wheat in the coalfields of Mpumalanga; and... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
19th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Minerals expects to receive project finance confirmation for its Tulu Kapi gold project by the end of January 2022. 


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Chinese company awarded engineering contract for Kamoa-Kakuka smelter
18th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper subsidiary has awarded China Nerin Engineering the basic engineering contract for the planned, direct-to-blister flash smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula copper... 


Rio invests A$87m in Quebec aluminium
18th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major Rio Tinto will invest $87-million to increase its low-carbon aluminium production in Canada with 16 new smelting cells at its AP60 smelter, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region... 


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Zambia going all out to up green energy, copper with private-sector at helm
16th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia zoomed into town today and did all it could to sweep investors off their feet with pledges to be private-sector driven, surge into green energy, and do everything it can to regain top spot... 


Woodside secures land for Tasmanian hydrogen
12th November 2021

Energy producer Woodside on Friday announced that it had secured land for its proposed H2TAS hydrogen plant, marking another step forward in the company’s plans for large-scale production of... 


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
12th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper has been granted a mining licence for the Tulu Kapi project. 


Implats sees solar, green hydrogen as the way forward for sustainable energy
10th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Large-scale solar plants are often considered a viable solution for decarbonisation in emerging markets, as it ensures emission reductions and offers secure electricity supply. Simultaneously, it... 


FFI strikes hydrogen deal with PNG
8th November 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals’ green energy arm, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG), to develop multiple large-scale green energy and green hydrogen... 


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Platinum group metals playing key role in Proudly South African hydrogen breakthrough
5th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGMs), which are hosted overwhelmingly in South Africa, have played a key role in rocketing the performance of local alkaline electrolysers, in which PGMs are not generally... 


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On-The-Air (05/11/2021)
5th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American is taking steps to generate electricity from water in its underground mines; A mine truck fleet of 400 is to be converted from diesel power to green and clean hydrogen power; The... 


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Funding Africa’s $2.8tr net-zero transition by 2050 a ‘pressing issue’
4th November 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Funding Africa’s transition to net zero by 2050 is one of the most pressing issues that Africa and the world must address, PwC states in a new report that estimates the cost of such a transition to... 


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Barrick installing solar power in Nevada, eliminating coal-fired power
4th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Gold and copper mining company Barrick, which is installing solar power in the US where coal-fired electricity generation is also earmarked for elimination, is intent on making plans rather than... 


Confluence of factors drove recent sharp rise in energy prices
3rd November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The global energy price shock that has impacted especially energy-intensive industries in major and emerging markets was driven by different local factors in various parts of the world. Those... 


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Pallinghurst now has all key battery, hydrogen fuel cell elements
3rd November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The Pallinghurst Group now has within its fold all the key elements needed for lithium-ion batteries, fuel-cells and green hydrogen economy. Pallinghurst’s latest transaction with Talon Metals... 


Montem hopes to be Canada's first green hydrogen producer
Montem hopes to be Canada's first green hydrogen producer
18th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Montem Resources has unveiled plans to transition its Tent Mountain metallurgical coal project, in Alberta, to become a renewable energy complex. Montem is proposing to build an... 


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On-The-Air (15/10/2021)
15th October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa was this week urged to mine the critical metals and minerals that combat climate change; Steps are being taken to generate clean electricity from South Africa’s many disused... 


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Opinion: Combatting climate change with green energy solutions for Africa
15th October 2021

In this opinion article, Standard Bank head of sustainable finance, wholesale clients Greg Fyfe and head of power, wholesale clients Rentia van Tonder write that Africa has no choice but to join... 


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Rio adjusts production expectations following tough quarter
15th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Rio Tinto has seen production declines across its portfolio of commodities during the three months to September, and has adjusted some of its targets for 2021. “It has been another... 


Rio breaks through at hydropower project
13th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has marked a significant milestone at its Kemano T2 hydropower project in British Columbia, with the tunnel boring machine having broken through to complete its... 


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Norsk Hydro CEO says uneven competition on CO2 cost threatens green transition
11th October 2021 By: Reuters

The green transition is under threat unless governments can level the playing field between metal producers who are forced to pay offset costs for their emissions and those who are not, the CEO of... 


Kibali continues to advance automated mining
8th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, remains on track to achieve its production guidance for the full-year and grow its mineral reserves net of depletion, securing its future... 


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Hydro project set to boost green credentials of giant DRC copper complex
8th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Kamoa Copper, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on track to become the second-largest copper mining complex globally, and the biggest in Africa, it is also poised to be among the... 


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Eland mine complex, South Africa – update
8th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Decline and strike drive development at the project are progressing well. 


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Hydro project set to boost green credentials of giant DRC copper complex
8th October 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Kamoa Copper, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on track to become the second-largest copper mining complex globally, and the biggest in Africa, it is also poised to be among the... 


MRC plans a demerger of European graphite
6th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities (MRC) has announced plans to form a sustainable graphite business in Europe, following a strategic review process. The review process, which was aimed at optimising... 


China's CMOC eyes solar and hydro for Congo copper/cobalt expansion
5th October 2021 By: Reuters

China Molybdenum Co (CMOC) is looking to tap more hydropower projects and potentially use solar energy as it expands its production of copper and cobalt in Democratic Republic of Congo, its... 


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Strike end in sight for Rio
5th October 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto is hoping to resume full operations at its Kitimat aluminium smelter and the Kemano hydropower facility, in British Columbia, after reaching a new labour agreement with... 


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On-The-Air (01/10/2021)
1st October 2021 By: Martin Creamer

The highly successful growth strategy of Northam Platinum has created 8 000 jobs, 2 000 this year; A new way of producing platinum slashes electricity use by a whopping 82%; and Mozambique’s... 


Congo reviews $6.2bn China mining deal as criticism grows
28th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began reviewing a $6.2-billion minerals-for-infrastructure deal with China that’s faced growing criticism since President Felix Tshisekedi came to power... 


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S Africa steps into its global hydrogen potential
17th September 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With moderate estimates suggesting that South Africa could secure 10% of the global export market share in the green hydrogen economy (GHE), the local industry will undoubtably experience a boom,... 


Zimbabwe turns to Mozambique, Zambia to Ease 12-Hour Power Cuts
16th September 2021 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe asked Mozambique and Zambia to supply it with more electricity as it tries to fill a power shortfall that’s led to outages of 12 hours a day. “We are in discussions with Mozambique for the... 


Operating in remote regions presents ‘golden opportunity’ for miners to improve lives – Barrick
16th September 2021 By: Donna Slater

Implementing its environment, social and governance (ESG) policies in remote regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has presented Barrick Gold with a “golden opportunity” to improve... 


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Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is ramping up the mine’s 3.8-million-tonne-a-year Phase 1 concentrator plant to reach nameplate steady-state capacity. 


Fortescue's FFI working to lower the cost of its hydrogen
8th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major Fortescue Metals is working to reduce the cost of its green hydrogen, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) hydrogen technology lead, Rachelle Doyle said. Speaking at the Hydrogen and... 


Kamoa-Kakula nears completion of Phase 1 ramp-up
7th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining Group’s joint Kamoa-Kakula project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, produced 14 815 t of copper in August, bringing the year-to-date production to... 


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