The clustering of Africa summits in 2026 is not coincidental. It reflects a continent whose geopolitical and economic weight is growing and whose governments are increasingly…
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out,…
As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems
President calls for urgent action to move South Africa’s just energy transition from commitment to delivery at the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Presidential Climate…
The focus is on manufacturing green products for global markets and modernising the country’s power system, the president says
Geopolitical rivalries over minerals are intensifying, placing Africa’s resource-rich countries under pressure, the minister told delegates at the mining indaba
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
Mike Teke, of FutureCoal, has written an open letter to global financial leaders urging them not to turn their backs on coal
For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into…
Renewable does not always mean responsible, which is why business and human rights needs to be at the heart of Africa’s energy future
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
Conflicts over mineral mining, including copper and lithium, are rising, threatening billions in investments and slowing the clean energy transition, a new study finds
Through investment in technologies and expertise, proper regulations and collaboration between African governments and other actors, the continent can embark on a solid energy…
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
The mineral and petroleum resources minister also told the mining indaba that the African continent must take charge of its mineral wealth
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
Enlit Africa, the continent’s pivotal annual gathering for the power, energy and water sector, is returning to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International…
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be…
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
