Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a five-year suspension.

'Conflict mining': Message in DRC's first salvo at Apple

As DRC braces for a legal battle against Apple for alleged use of ‘conflict minerals', the larger debate is how African protectionism could potentially change the continent's fortunes.

DR Congo arrests 17 Chinese men for running an illegal gold mine

The group was arrested after a government delegation made an unannounced visit to the mine site.

What to know about Nigeria's frequent electricity blackouts

Here is why Nigeria's grid is failing and costing the economy $29 billion a year due to unstable power supply,

Nigeria debunks 'France taking over mining sector' rumours

Following President Tinubu's recent state visit to France, speculations circulated online suggesting that Nigeria was ceding control of its mining sector.

Death and injuries in Chinese mining firm attack in DRC

A civilian was killed on Wednesday night when armed men attacked a Chinese mining company in eastern DR Congo.

Niger takes control of Orano uranium mine

French company Orano has said authorities in Niger have taken control of its Somair uranium mine.

Biden meets African leaders in Angola over rail project

US President Joe Biden met African leaders in Angola's Lobito on Wednesday to advance a plan to extend a railway that could channel critical minerals from DR Congo and Zambia to the West.

Footsteps of change: Rachel Fatuma's dream powers sustainable energy

This Congolese engineering student with a knack for innovation has developed a functional system to generate clean energy from tiles powered by just pedestrian movement or even dancing on them.

Libya's improved oil production boosts OPEC output

OPEC oil output rose for a second month in November as Libya's production recovered after resolution of a political crisis.

Nigeria's energy paradox: Rich in resources yet deficient in power

Nigeria's persistent power supply woes have been compounded by vandalism of infrastructure in the north, triggering a chain reaction of outages that citizens are forced to live with despite their country being rich in en

Mali 'arrests' four employees of Canadian mining firm

Malian authorities have reportedly arrested four employees of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold, which operates in the West African nation.

Malawi's police fire tear gas to disperse fuel shortage protesters

The protesters' demands include the resignation of energy and mining minister and the head of the country's energy regulatory agency.

Kenya's Ruto cancels airport, energy deals with Adani Group

President Ruto's declaration comes after Gautam Adani, the chairperson of Adani Group, was recently indicted in the US over alleged fraud.

How a school dropout invented a game-changing waste-oil stove in Senegal

An enterprising Senegalese welder didn't let his lack of an academic degree get in the way of him creating a 'waste-oil stove' that provides rural households a cheap alternative to expensive energy sources such as firewo

Australian mining company to pay Mali $160 million in tax dispute

Resolute Mining is also working with the Mali government to release its detained employees in Mali.

Bogolo Kenewendo: Botswana's new mining minister

Bogolo Kenewendo, an economics graduate, has been appointed Botswana's new minister for mining, a key ministry in the Southern African nation.

SA owes $5 billion in electricity debt, water shortage looms

Minister Ramokgopa warned that the mounting debt could have serious implications for the country's electricity supply.

Mali detains top executives of Australian gold mining company

The arrest is the latest controversy in Mali's foreign-dominated and crucial mining sector, increasingly scrutinised by the military authorities.

CAF elections:  Mining magnate Motsepe bids for second term

No other candidates have so far declared their intention to stand for CAF presidential elections scheduled for March 2025.

Türkiye, Niger sign deal to boost cooperation on mining

The two countries agree to co-operate on mineral exploration and exploitation

Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy target to 40%

The Egyptian government has revised its renewable energy target for 2040 down to 40%, from a previous goal of 58%.

Two dead in Guinea protests against Chinese mining firm

At least two people died in clashes with security forces at a protest against a Chinese mining firm in eastern Guinea on Saturday.

Hundreds march for ban on Ghana's illegal gold mining

Ghana is grappling with the country's worst economic crisis in a generation and the illegal gold mines have become a hot button electoral issue.