August 2024 Programme updates
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8th DRC Alternative Mining Indaba 2024: Critical Minerals and Just Energy Transition
Join us at the 8th DRC Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) 2024, where we bring together diverse voices to explore the vital theme: "Critical Minerals and Just Energy Transition: Activating People's Voice and Power for a Just Energy Transition." As the…
“Zambia’s Critical Minerals Strategy”
By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia – (29-08-2024) – Zambia is launching a new strategy to harness its critical mineral resources, which are crucial for the global energy transition. Paul Kabuswe, Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, announced that high-resolution geophysical…
Mopani Copper Mines Produces First 200 Tonnes of Copper Anodes Post-Revival
Mopani Copper Mines has successfully produced its first 200 tonnes of copper anodes since its revitalization under new equity partner, International Resources Holdings (IRH). The company was officially handed over to IRH in March this year by President Hakainde Hichilema.…
Zimbabwe bans riverbed, alluvial mining with immediate effect
The government has immediately banned all mining and desiltation activities in riverbeds, citing their lack of tangible benefits to the country and the increasing environmental degradation of rivers, Cabinet announced. Cabinet stated that pollution, siltation, and degradation were worsening rather…
Zambia’s proposed mining law bad for investment, miners say
Zambia's proposed minerals regulation law could deter investment and deliver a "fatal blow" to plans to raise yearly copper output to three-million tons, two mining bodies said on Wednesday. Zambia, Africa's second biggest copper producer, is proposing a Minerals Regulation Commission Bill that would allow the government…
Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating
Namibia said less than half of the mining projects it has approved are in operation, prompting the government to take a tougher stance on issuing permits. Just 68 of the 162 licenses approved by the southern African nation are active, Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo…
Zambia closes border with DRC, blocking key copper trade route
Zambia has temporarily shut its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the government said at the weekend, in a move that could delay exports from Africa’s biggest copper producer. “We have decided to take precautions that we seal…
Just Energy Transition 2024: Investing in the future
Amid the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources, Creamer Media’s ‘Just Energy Transition 2024: Investing in the future’ report underscores the urgent need for this shift to be fair and equitable, ensuring all stakeholders share in both costs and benefits.…
PRESS RELEASE: SARW Welcomes President Ramaphosa’s Promise of a Renewable Energy Revolution in South Africa with Cautious Optimism
Johannesburg, 24 July 2024: In his address at the Opening of Parliament on 18 July, President Ramaphosa promised significant advancements in energy security and the transition to clean energy systems. He declared that South Africa is on a path to…