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Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in AfricaLovemore Kamuzangaza

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

By Lindsey Schutters 16 hours

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Africa is rich in diamonds but still poor

Africa is rich in diamonds but still poor

21 Sep 2017

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

21 Sep 2017

The case for RE projects in Africa

The case for RE projects in Africa

Theuns Ehlers 20 Sep 2017

Uganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

Uganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

13 Sep 2017

Zim looks at solar power

Zim looks at solar power

12 Sep 2017

32.33 carat pink diamond extracted from Williamson Mine in 2016. Photo: Petra Diamonds

Tanzania seizes diamonds from British mining company

11 Sep 2017

Dr Stephen Isabalija

Uganda: Why Museveni fired energy PS Isabalija after only 10 months

Alon Mwesigwa & Baker Batte Lule 5 Sep 2017

Renewed government support for Electra Mining Botswana

Renewed government support for Electra Mining Botswana

31 Aug 2017

Louise Steenekamp, director of energy & natural resources, Southern Africa, Wipro Limited

AI and the world of oil and gas

Louise Steenekamp 25 Aug 2017

Alphamin Bisie tin mine

New mine set to double DRC's tin exports

24 Aug 2017

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100% renewable by 2050: the technology already exists to make it happen

Dénes Csala and Sgouris Sgouridis 24 Aug 2017

US Ambassador Deborah Malac, Power Africa coordinator Andrew Herscowitz, and Irene Muloni, minister of energy and mineral development, award CEO of CODE Uganda.

2017 Women in Energy Challenge in Uganda winners announced

23 Aug 2017

Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

Angola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

Miguel Damião Gago 21 Aug 2017

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Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Cyril Azobu, advisory partner and mining leader at PwC Nigeria.

Nigerian mining sector poised for great things

8 Aug 2017

Mining Elites in Africa nomination deadline extended

Mining Elites in Africa nomination deadline extended

4 Aug 2017

Photo by Jackson Jost via Unsplash

Nigeria signs oil financing deals with Shell, Chevron

4 Aug 2017

Maputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Maputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Vanesa Castán Broto 3 Aug 2017

Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and president of Dangote Industrie Limited, Aliko Dangote.

Government wants Dangote refinery online

1 Aug 2017

Tanzanian president, John Magufuli

Magufuli's mining reforms are a masterclass in political manoeuvring

Dan Paget 31 Jul 2017

Rostatom signs skills transfer MoU

Rostatom signs skills transfer MoU

26 Jul 2017

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Topco Media 25 Jul 2017

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria

Nigeria's ex-oil minister battles slew of graft cases

25 Jul 2017

Photo: News Ghana

Guinea landslide kills three illegal miners

21 Jul 2017

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

20 Jul 2017

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Expanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

14 Jul 2017

Photo: Namibian Sun

Lüderitz wind project nears completion

13 Jul 2017

#StartupStory: The Sun Exchange

#StartupStory: The Sun Exchange

Ilse van den Berg 11 Jul 2017

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The case for RE projects in Africa

Energy & MiningThe case for RE projects in Africa

Theuns Ehlers 20 Sep 2017

Uganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

Energy & MiningUganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

13 Sep 2017

Zim looks at solar power

Energy & MiningZim looks at solar power

12 Sep 2017

32.33 carat pink diamond extracted from Williamson Mine in 2016. Photo: Petra Diamonds

Energy & MiningTanzania seizes diamonds from British mining company

11 Sep 2017

Dr Stephen Isabalija

Energy & MiningUganda: Why Museveni fired energy PS Isabalija after only 10 months

Alon Mwesigwa & Baker Batte Lule 5 Sep 2017

Renewed government support for Electra Mining Botswana

Energy & MiningRenewed government support for Electra Mining Botswana

31 Aug 2017

Louise Steenekamp, director of energy & natural resources, Southern Africa, Wipro Limited

Energy & MiningAI and the world of oil and gas

Louise Steenekamp 25 Aug 2017

Alphamin Bisie tin mine

Energy & MiningNew mine set to double DRC's tin exports

24 Aug 2017

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ESG & Sustainability100% renewable by 2050: the technology already exists to make it happen

Dénes Csala and Sgouris Sgouridis 24 Aug 2017

US Ambassador Deborah Malac, Power Africa coordinator Andrew Herscowitz, and Irene Muloni, minister of energy and mineral development, award CEO of CODE Uganda.

Construction & Engineering2017 Women in Energy Challenge in Uganda winners announced

23 Aug 2017

Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

FinanceAngola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

Miguel Damião Gago 21 Aug 2017

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Construction & EngineeringSudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Tourism & TravelSolar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

ESG & SustainabilityWaste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Cyril Azobu, advisory partner and mining leader at PwC Nigeria.

Energy & MiningNigerian mining sector poised for great things

8 Aug 2017

Mining Elites in Africa nomination deadline extended

Energy & MiningMining Elites in Africa nomination deadline extended

4 Aug 2017

Photo by Jackson Jost via Unsplash

Energy & MiningNigeria signs oil financing deals with Shell, Chevron

4 Aug 2017

Maputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Energy & MiningMaputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Vanesa Castán Broto 3 Aug 2017

Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and president of Dangote Industrie Limited, Aliko Dangote.

Energy & MiningGovernment wants Dangote refinery online

1 Aug 2017

Tanzanian president, John Magufuli

Energy & MiningMagufuli's mining reforms are a masterclass in political manoeuvring

Dan Paget 31 Jul 2017

Rostatom signs skills transfer MoU

Energy & MiningRostatom signs skills transfer MoU

26 Jul 2017

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Marketing & MediaDisruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Topco Media 25 Jul 2017

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria

Energy & MiningNigeria's ex-oil minister battles slew of graft cases

25 Jul 2017

Photo: News Ghana

Energy & MiningGuinea landslide kills three illegal miners

21 Jul 2017

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

Energy & MiningLibya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

20 Jul 2017

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AgricultureExpanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

14 Jul 2017

Photo: Namibian Sun

Energy & MiningLüderitz wind project nears completion

13 Jul 2017

#StartupStory: The Sun Exchange

ICT#StartupStory: The Sun Exchange

Ilse van den Berg 11 Jul 2017

Photo: New Mail Nigeria

Energy & Mining17 declared dead in Ghana goldmine collapse: lawmaker

7 Jul 2017

Hunt for survivors after Ghana goldmine collapse

Energy & MiningHunt for survivors after Ghana goldmine collapse

5 Jul 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Energy & MiningLosses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Getting the energy balance right

Energy & MiningGetting the energy balance right

30 Jun 2017

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ESG & SustainabilityTanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

Energy & MiningChad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

27 Jun 2017

Time running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Marketing & MediaTime running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Topco Media 27 Jun 2017

Rwanda: Musanze hydro power project to add 3.6MW to grid

Energy & MiningRwanda: Musanze hydro power project to add 3.6MW to grid

Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti 23 Jun 2017

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Agriculture#YouthMonth: Entrepreneur has high hopes for castor oil producing company in Africa

Cari Coetzee 22 Jun 2017

High-tech diamond mining vessel starts operations

Energy & MiningHigh-tech diamond mining vessel starts operations

20 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringDRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringTenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017