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As global demand accelerates, these resources could become even more central to both the energy transition and Africa’s economic future Read More at ESI Africa

The continent’s mineral challenge is one of conversion—turning resources into infrastructure, industrial capacity and regional value chains Read More at ESI Africa

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The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the projects underpinning the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa

An AfDB policy brief – A Dozen Critical Minerals for Africa’s Inclusive Growth and Development – says Africa remains at the extraction stage Read More at ESI Africa

By identifying opportunities, improving efficiency, and offering unique value domestic firms can position themselves to compete globally Read More at ESI Africa

AI in the mining industry includes technologies such as machine learning, computer vision or robotics Read More at ESI Africa

Poor planning and inadequate maintenance of water systems by many municipalities are the main causes of the current problems and the reason taps often run dry Read More at ESI Africa

Mzila Mthenjane, Minerals Council South Africa CEO, told young professionals at Mining Indaba that the sector is ready for them to join Read More at ESI Africa

Nigeria remains Africa’s largest off-grid electricity market, with about 85 million people lacking reliable power Read More at ESI Africa

The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the people shaping the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa

Executives from mining, banking and infrastructure companies argued that Africa’s challenge is not simply distance to ports, but inefficiency Read More at ESI Africa

A stronger grid could unlock regional power trade, accelerate decarbonisation and attract industrial investment, experts say Read More at ESI Africa

The mini-grid is an example of how the REA has shifted focus from grid-extension projects to productive use anchor loads for economic benefits and sustainability Read More at ESI Africa

The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the projects underpinning the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa

Investors are shifting from pure extraction to bankable industrial projects that integrate minerals and industrial inputs Read More at ESI Africa

Nyoike speaks with conviction, weaving together her personal journey and professional mission with reflective honesty Read More at ESI Africa

Coal was also firmly on the agenda, with delegates acknowledging that the commodity will remain central to Africa’s mining and energy mix for the foreseeable future Read More at ESI Africa

During an investor-focused discussion, South Africa’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, emphasised that the key to developing critical minerals lay in building robust, competitive value chains Read More at ESI Africa

ESG is the biggest risk to their business, more than 150 mining executives told Ernst & Young. Read More at ESI Africa

Deshan Naidoo, CEO of Afrivolt, warned that Africa’s challenge is no longer identifying solutions but implementing them Read More at ESI Africa

Debates on Africa’s critical mineral wealth as investors from the US, Europe, China and Middle East show interest Read More at ESI Africa

Luanda Accord signatories commit to a 1% levy on annual rough diamond export revenues to fund promoting natural diamonds over lab-grown alternatives Read More at ESI Africa

Finding ways to ensure a stable energy supply is of utmost importance for mines and battery energy storage systems provide a solution. Read More at ESI Africa