Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Nigeria revokes 924 mining licences

Nigeria has revoked at least 924 dormant mining titles to discourage hoarding of licences for speculative purposes.

How the Sahel region’s mineral and energy wealth is being stolen

Despite being the poorest region in the world, the Sahelian zone's mineral-rich subsurface makes it a prized catch for Western foreign companies.

Senegal's renegotiation of oil, mining contracts flagged as 'risky'

Faye, who is Africa's youngest democratically elected president, had vowed to prioritise renegotiating oil and gas contracts.

Oil production in Türkiye's Gabar exceeds 40,000 barrels per day

Türkiye's daily oil production exceeds 100,000 barrel threshold, with more exploration wells in Hakkari and on the border with Van planned for this year, says energy minister.

Nigeria cuts electricity subsidy for bigger consumers

Removing electricity subsidies is part of President Bola Tinubu's reform agenda.

Côte d'Ivoire opens its first solar plant

Côte d'Ivoire has opened its first solar power plant in efforts to generate 45% of its electricity from renewable energy.

Several killed in accident at abandoned Liberia gold mine

Mining minister says the authorities could not yet provide an exact death toll until a team reached the site in River Cess County.

Low water levels force Zambia to ration electricity

Zambia has been forced to ration power supply due to low water levels in hydroelectric dams, the government says.

Top managers of electricity, oil firms in Guinea sacked

The senior managers of electricity and oil companies in Guinea have been sacked following protests over scarcity.

Türkiye will support Somalia in exploring oil and natural gas resources

Türkiye and Somalia agree on joint activities between the two countries to explore oil and natural gas in Somalia's onshore and offshore blocks.

Powering tomorrow: Türkiye achieves milestone in renewable energy

Türkiye achieves 60% energy needs from solar, wind energy in February, as infra investments and favourable conditions drive its renewable energy success story.

Nigerian presidency faces power cut over unpaid $215,000 electricity bills

The presidency says it will pay the debt by the end of the week.

Nigerian presidency faces power cut over $215,000 electricity bills

The presidency says it will pay the debt by the end of the week.

Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers

The changes target the strategically important sectors of mining, petrol and energy.

Ghana’s lithium and the emerging concerns

It is crucial that the parliament of Ghana scrutinizes the agreement as it behooves on the elected representatives to prioritize the interests of Ghanaians.

Ghana’s Lithium Agreement: Emerging Concerns

It is crucial that the parliament of Ghana scrutinizes the agreement as it behooves on the elected representatives to prioritize the interests of Ghanaians.

Attiéké to Foufou: How manioc energy adds zing to African cuisines

Cassava, a tuber that made its way to Africa through the Portuguese and became central to traditional cuisines on the continent, continues to go places in the hands of chefs and restaurateurs marvelling at its versatilit

Africa's minerals key to global shift to clean energy - Ramaphosa

Investors and mining professionals are meeting at the largest annual mining conference on the continent to discuss challenges facing the sector.

Kenyan senate summons head of energy regulator over deadly gas blast

Authorities say 24 critically injured patients who sustained more than 60% burns have been transferred to bigger hospitals for more specialised care.

Italy- Africa summit: PM Meloni pitches plan on energy, migration

The plan has been criticised for targeting Africa's massive natural resources without introducing new forms of development.

Mali gold mine collapse leaves dozens dead

Mali is one of Africa's leading gold producers and mine accidents are common.

Mali ex-minister, energy group executives charged

Mali's former Energy Minister Lamine Seydou Traore has been arraigned on allegations of embezzling state funds.

Renewables lead Türkiye's electricity expansion with 99.5% growth in 2023

By 2035, Türkiye aims to increase the share of renewables in its installed capacity by 9 percent, targeting an increase from 56 to 65 percent.

Türkiye ready for further cooperation in energy with Libya beyond oil, gas

The energy minister Bayraktar addresses challenges surrounding the energy world at the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2024, highlighting Libya's capacity for renewable energy development as Ankara is ready for further