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Despite environmental, social, and governance (ESG) uptake being at infancy level in Africa, more initiatives are being rolled out on the trend, as appetite heightens. With organisations now looking to incorporate ESG considerations in their strategies and objectives, dialogue on the issue is gaining momentum. This year a number of …

Bannerman Energy has appointed seasoned executive Gavin Chamberlain to the role of Chief Operating Officer. “I am delighted to welcome a professional of Gavin’s credentials and track record to the Bannerman team. Put simply, he ticks every box,” said Bannerman’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brandon Munro. According to …

After five years of steadily implementing its Safety for Life brand, Omnia Group company BME has successfully achieved one of its key safety targets – a zero recordable case rate (RCR) – for the year ending January 2023. “We consider our zero RCR over the preceding 12 months as a …

By; Denise Mudawarima Authorities from the Ministry of Mines and Energy say the local economy offers a comprehensive overview of its upstream exploration and green hydrogen production opportunities. The revelation was made at the Invest in African Energy reception hosted by the African Energy Chamber in London recently. “The beauty …

By: Denise Mudawarima As the mining sector gathers again for the 2023 African Mining Indaba, there is likely to be both excitement and apprehension in the air. Global trends toward decarbonisation are raising demand expectations for battery minerals, and geopolitical tensions suggest that Africa may become more of a focus …

Kenmare Resources shipped a near-record level of ilmenite, a source of titanium, in the fourth quarter while improving its cash position and announcing an increased dividend. The Dublin- and London-listed company, which operates the Moma titanium mineral mine in Mozambique, is one of the leading producers of titanium minerals which …

The implementation agreement for Namibia’s planned multibillion-dollar Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of this year, Namibia President Hage Geingob revealed in his 2023 New Year’s message. Egypt has granted approval for two green hydrogen projects in the industrial zone of Ain Sokhna, a port town on …

Top women in the mining industry will be at the forefront of the speaker list and discussions at the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba. The 2023 programme will see an exciting line-up of over 50 female speakers from around the world, including the President of Ivanhoe Mines and one of the 100 …

How youth and natural resources can drive the continent’s global economic and social leadership now Celebrating Heritage Month includes introspection of what we have achieved, and where we can take our countries and continent to, as African people. Africa is facing a turning-point opportunity to become a global economic powerhouse. …

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber   The report says investment in African upstream activities will wrap up 2022 at about $33 billion, then grow as much as $15 billion more over the period 2023-2025 compared to year-end 2021 estimates When TotalEnergies and Shell separately announced “significant” discoveries …