“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” These wise words were voiced by the founding father of the US – Benjamin Franklin – in the 18th century, little knowing they would still be highly relevant more than three hundred years later. Condition monitoring specialist …
Read More »Open data dialogue reach extractive, energy sectors
Over one thousand stakeholders from the extractive and energy sectors, will gather for the 2023 EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative) Global Conference, this year. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is a global standard for the good governance of oil, gas and mineral resources. It seeks to address the key governance …
Read More »Life of Rössing Uranium Mine Extended by 10 Years To 2036
Following the completion of the bankable feasibility study, the Rössing Board of Directors approved the Life of Mine Extension (LoME) with ten years from 2026 to 2036 and the recommended operating model. This was announced by Rössing Uranium Managing Director, Johan Coetzee on 24 February 2023. According to Coetzee, this …
Read More »MINING INDABA 2023 DELIVERS A RECORD POST-PANDEMIC TURNOUT IN ATTENDANCE
Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 has delivered a record post-pandemic turnout in attendance, which is testament to the ever-increasing appetite for investing on the continent. The four-day Indaba, held from 6-9 February 2023 in Cape Town, provided delegates with insight into the future of mining, current operational trends and …
Read More »Africa has capacity to drive global transition from fossil-based energy sources to renewable ones-Experts
Africa is well positioned to satisfy the mineral and metal demands needed for the global transition from fossil-based energy sources to renewable ones, according to experts at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Panellists at the conference, the biggest mining investment event in Africa, said demand for …
Read More »Erongo region gets portable water
Ten regions – Erongo, Hardap, Karas, Oshikoto, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati and Zambezi have received water softening installations. The project is in line with improving quality of life in rural communities under an agreement signed between the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water …
Read More »Namibia, Zimbabwe strategise to benefit from global demand for battery material
Lithium-rich African countries, including Zimbabwe and Namibia, are trying to develop processing and refining industries to capture more of the profits of global demand for battery material. As the auto industry shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) – spurred by proposed bans on fossil-fuel cars beginning at the end of the …
Read More »Bannerman appoints new COO
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 …
Read More »Energy revolution paves way for African mining
The global energy sector’s appetite for minerals – many of which can be sourced in Africa – is good news for the future of mining, and will no doubt be an important focus at this year’s Investing in Mining Indaba in Cape Town. However, the pressure on mines is still …
Read More »Energy transition ambitions put on spotlight
Formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, Enlit Africa 2023 returns showcasing the latest technology and services on offer in the power and energy sector Slated for 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town under the theme: The multi-dimensional, multi-sectoral energy transition Enlit Africa includes …
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