Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Turkish, Chinese ministers discuss high-tech collaborations

The Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology is in China to explore potential cooperation in renewable energy technologies, rail systems, and the health industry.

South African court halts lead poisoning case against mining giant

Anglo American was accused of negligence over its alleged failure to prevent lead poisoning in Zambia.

Zambia confirms 11 miners dead in copper mine disaster

One survivor has been found but up to 26 others remain missing and are feared dead nearly two weeks after the disaster.

Hundreds held in fresh 'hostage situation' at South African gold mine

More than 400 workers blockaded underground in east of Johannesburg in a near repeat of a three-day protest in October.

Libya dismantles illegal gold mining network

The Libyan government has dismantled an illegal gold mining network in the southern part of the country.

Zambia partners with UAE firm to 'unlock' copper mining

The proposed partnership should enable Mopani to increase copper production to at least 200,000 metric tonnes per annum.

Türkiye showcases environmental policies at COP28 climate summit

Türkiye's Communications Directorate presents waste management, renewable energy policies at COP28 climate summit which attracts over 180 heads of state and government from across the globe.

Angola starts mining diamond at largest site

Angola has officially started mining diamond at its new Luele project, the government said on Monday.

Niger's biggest solar power plant begins operations

The plant is expected to address electricity shortages due to sanctions imposed by regional body ECOWAS following the country's military coup.

Nigeria launches $500 million renewable energy project

The new plan aims to improve electricity supply in Africa's largest economy which has been struggling to meet its local energy needs.

South Africa deploys army to fight illegal mining

The six-month deployment will see the army work with the police against illegal mining across all provinces.

Türkiye refuses to discuss energy projects with Israel without cease-fire

"After the great brutality and cruelty experienced there, the only project we can talk about right now is how we can get Gaza's electricity back on its feet again,” says Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

Governments plan 'more oil production' despite climate pledges

A new report says plans to expand fossil fuel production are undermining the energy transition needed to achieve net-zero emissions.

Zimbabwe earns $209 million from lithium exports

Zimbabwe, hopes demand for the mineral, which is key for renewable energy storage, will help revive its ailing economy.