How Congo wields huge power over the global battery industry
The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its...
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Decarbonising Nigeria is feasible with current power technologies – and will not cost more”: Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria
by Wayne
Meeting last week in Abuja and Lagos for the 2023 Energy Transition Forum, Nigeria’s leading energy experts have outlined the country’s roadmap to decarbonisation, and...
Vedanta pays $246m to reclaim control of Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia
by Wayne
UK-based mining company Vedanta Resources said that it has paid $245.75m to the Zambian government for regaining control of the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in...
2024 marks a pivotal year for Zambia’s mining sector
by Wayne
Zambia has witnessed significant developments in the nation’s mining sector, driven by a confluence of factors: rising global demand for critical minerals, significant new discoveries,...
COP28, IRENA and GRA launch report on increasing energy efficiency
by Wayne
The COP28 Presidency, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) launched a joint report today on the sidelines of the...
THE EVOLUTION OF MINING INFRASTRUCTURE AND EPCM COLLABORATION
by Wayne
As the demand for raw material continues to surge, the spotlight has turned to the mining sector, bringing both greenfield and brownfield mining projects into...
Case Study: Breaking barriers in Tanzania’s mining industry – the Women in Mining programme
by Wayne
Women’s Month in South Africa provides an opportune moment to spotlight the groundbreaking work being done to empower women in male-dominated industries. The mining sector,...
Rising global demand for net zero practices in the mining industry
by Wayne
Electrically-driven vehicles are a way to reduce fuel consumption. (Image source: BKT) The fourth and last episode of BKT’s digital talk show, where prominent guests...
BME finds blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil
by Wayne
In a recent article in the International Society for Explosives Engineers’ Journal of Explosives Engineering, experts from BME reveal a fascinating encounter with potential acidic sulphate soil...
Siemens Energy partners with Tenable to enhance OT in the energy sector
by Wayne
Tenable has expanded its partnership with Siemens Energy to further secure operational technology (OT) environments in the energy sector According to a statement, Siemens Energy will...