By Bwesigye Don Binyina Recently, the world met in South Africa’s Cape Town for the Mining and Alternative Mining Indaba, the largest of its kind…
Mining
What’s the difference between AI and machine learning in mining?
By Matthew Blenkarn To unlock the true value of artificial intelligence and machine learning, technology teams need to understand the particular benefits of each technology.…
What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the environment
By Oluwole Ojewale The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources – its untapped deposits of minerals are estimated to be worth US$24…
There is never a good time to make a bad decision
The mining sector has reached a pivotal point – rapidly evolving technology, the requirement to sustain the licence to operate and increasing environmental, social and…
STEINERT KSS sorting systems extend the life of mine in Mexico
In 2018 an industrial mineral mine in central Mexico installed its first Steinert ore sorter to improve the run of mine grade, which had gradually…
Reforming Zambia’s Mines Needs More Change and Support
By Christopher Vandome The call to action for the mining sector must be supported by continued improvements to the domestic operating environment and bring along…
Nigeria’s Latest Lithium Find – Some Key Questions Answered
By Ibrahim Garba High-grade lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. In 2019 the total production volume of lithium, not high grade, in Nigeria reached 50…
New wins from Next Generation Satellites
Recent satellite innovations open the way for new applications, performance and price points. Communications satellites were first introduced in the 1960s, making them a very…
How Zambian Trade Unions’ Good Intentions Hurt Workers
By Thomas Mcnamara In Zambia’s mining industry, wages and working conditions have consistently declined for 30 years. This is primarily because of changes to labour laws. Strikes…
Government inaction leaving communities at risk in South Africa
Thousands of abandoned mines litter South Africa, and a combination of poor governance and business practices have left many communities living in their shadow. Abandoned…
Focussed on providing solutions for Africa’s challenges
A leading provider in the mining, construction, agriculture, marine and industrial sectors in Southern Africa and Africa, Probe IMT has built a reputation on a…
Dy-Mark’s Mine Marking paint helps African mines sites make their mark!
As the African Mining Industry continues to experience rapid growth so too does the need to keep up with the latest and greatest products available…
Digitalizing Africa’s mines
By Landry Signé Mineral resources are a critical source of revenue for Africa. In 2019, minerals and fossil fuels accounted for more than a third of exports…
Child Miners – The Dark Side of the DRC’s Coltan Wealth
By Oluwole Ojewale Laws and certification schemes aren’t protecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s most vulnerable – a fresh approach is needed. Coltan is…
Formalization of Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining in DRC
Formalization of Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining in DRC Global demand for cobalt, a key component of lithium-ion batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles,…
Mining After COVID-19
Mining After COVID-19: The South African Case How South Africa Can Emerge Stronger A recent paper published by Boston Consulting Group states that while the…
High Pressure Pumping Simplified For Mining
High Pressure Pumping Simplified For Mining Pumps are used widely in industry to provide cooling and lubrication services, to transfer fluids for processing, and to…
For better ore worse
For better ore worse – mining takes centre stage in Africa’s COVID-19 recovery By Vincent Rouget The mining industry in Africa has broadly weathered the…
How has the mining industry responded to COVID-19?
How has the mining industry responded to COVID-19? By Tom Butler The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly the defining global health crisis of our time, with…
Made for Africa Fleet Management Solutions
Made for Africa Fleet Management Solutions Lately, Africa has been heralded as the next frontier of business development, increasingly, local and international businesses are eyeing…
Oil
Why what’s good for TotalEnergies is bad for the rest of us
By Charity Migwi & Omar Elmawi The oil and gas major’s record-breaking profits will do little to comfort the people of the Global South. Recently,…
Senegal and Mauritania Are Rich in Resources, Poor in Infrastructure. Now Is the Time to Change That
By NJ Ayuk Beneath the coastal waters of Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania lie some of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries in recent history,…
Oil Refinery Closures, Cleaner Fuels and Security of Supply in South Africa
By Rod Crompton While South Africa has been preoccupied with rolling electricity blackouts, security of liquid fuels supply has been overlooked even though – by…
Oil and gas: the right solution for Uganda
By Paul Sinclair With the world now practically unanimous about the need for more sustainable energy solutions, the idea of what exactly these solutions should…
Nigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Is a Climate Issue
By Teniola Tayo Climate change financing could help solve the petrol subsidy problem while cushioning the blow for consumers. Nigeria’s government has said it will…
Natural gas is the answer to energy crunch, transition
The current energy crunch around the world and the intensifying climate change debate serve to highlight the serious need to embed natural gas as part…
How Oil-Dependence Truncated Nigeria’s Industrial Development
By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Ordinarily, finding a “treasure” tends to bring joy to the one who found it. Oil discovery has become Nigeria’s developmental Achilles’ Heel:…
Fuel Subsidies in Nigeria – Bad for the Economy, Lifeblood of Politicians
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, has come under fire from the International Monetary Fund as well as World Bank for the heavy financial burden it carries in…
Exploration, Production and Africa’s Frontier Markets
Tim O’Hanlon, Senior Advisor for the Oslo-listed energy and power company, Panoro Energy, talks about the continent’s production challenges, the role exploration will play, and…
Outlook on key oil and gas exporting countries
Outlook on key oil and gas exporting countries in sub-Saharan Africa Covid-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy and oil and gas…
Why Being Endowed With Oil Is Not Always a Boon
Why Being Endowed With Oil Is Not Always a Boon – the Case of Nigeria and Angola By Ross Harvey In countries with weak governance…
The Importance of Local Content, use local
The Importance of Local Content at a Time of Crisis – What Covid-19 will Teach the Industry At a time when travel around the world…
The Way Forward
The Way Forward: How Africa Can Make A Comeback From The Oil & Gas Downturn By NJ Ayuk Stunning drops in crude oil prices—the result…
Niger Delta Youth Left Out of Progress
Niger Delta Youth Left Out of Progress By Modesta Tochi Alozie Twenty years ago, local resistance arose in the Niger Delta because of the way…
The impact of Covid-19 on oil and gas
The impact of Covid-19 on oil and gas producers in developing countries By Farwa Sial The global oil industry is experiencing major shocks as the…
Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19
Mitigating The Impact Of Covid-19 On Angola’s Oil And Gas Sector H.E. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, discusses the impact…
A new decade rich in promise for African oil & gas is dawning.
In no particular order, here are some of the industry stories that have caught our eye recently! South Africa’s Brulpadda field development & further South…
Is the scent of oil a solution for Somalia?
By Peter Fabricius, ISS Consultant Somalia has enough problems as it is. Now the resource curse, so fatal to many other African countries, appears to…
How Liquefied Natural Gas could change South Africa’s fortunes
By Marie Blanche Ting, Doctoral researcher, University of Sussex The development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could help transform the South African economy, spur re-industrialisation, reduce…
Angola’s oil could actually be the DR Congo’s. Here’s why it isn’t
By Patrick Edmond, Kristof Titeca & Erik Kennes Angola’s politics lives off oil. The natural resource amounts for nearly 40% of GDP and 75% of government revenues. It has brought foreign…
Power
Why the world is missing its chance for clean energy
A green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic would have helped countries to build back better while driving economic growth and job creation. But the latest…
Why Tanzania Has Failed to Achieve Total Electricity Coverage in 60 Years
By Josephine Christopher Tanzania is on the verge of achieving total electricity coverage in the country, statistics from the government show. Stakeholders say the achievement,…
Transforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition
By Emily Karanja A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people…
Why Banning Financing for Fossil Fuel Projects in Africa Isn’t a Climate Solution
By Benjamin Attia and Morgan Bazilian Today’s global energy inequities are staggering. Video gamers in California consume more electricity than entire nations. The average Tanzanian used only one-sixth the electricity…
Transforming Africa: Just & Equitable Energy Transition
By Emily Karanja A global transition to lower-carbon energy sources is crucial for our species’ survival given the worsening effects of climate change. With many people…
The World Is Burning. We Need a Renewables Revolution
By António Guterres The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and…
The Fit for Liquid Air Energy Storage (part 2)
Technology Choices for Energy Storage In this second part of this article, Asif Hussain, SVP of Strategic Business Development, Sumitomo SHI FW continues to elaborate…
Nuclear power lite: An energy solution for South Africa
By Leleti Maluleke For more than a decade now, poor energy reliability in South Africa has had a crippling effect on the country’s economic development. According…
Instantaneous internet for Africa’s energy industry
With the number of connected devices due to hit 46 billion by the end of this year, it is no secret that connectivity demands are…
Microgrids and hybrid power in the spotlight
Microgrids are becoming increasingly popular because of the rapid rise in power demand due to population and industrial growth. In many locations, the current mains…
Can Africa Exploit its Energy Reserves and Be Part of the Solution to Climate Crisis?
In the lead-up to the 26th global conference on climate in Glasgow, Scotland, nations, scientists and climate activists begun to discuss the role of low-income countries…
Can 100% Renewable Energy Power the World?
By Yariv Cohen Thomas Edison, also known as America’s “greatest inventor,” is responsible for some of the most unsustainable products humankind has been using for…
Baudouin, fulfilling the demand for reliable variable speed engines in Africa
They’ve been delivering the highest-quality engines for the African markets for over a century. And today, French engine manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin have solidified their presence…
Baudouin’s PowerKit Variable Speed Engines
Robust engines designed for high-demand industry and agriculture French engine manufacturer Baudouin continues to have success throughout the African continent, especially with their high-performing and…
Africa’s energy transition calls for pragmatic measures to keep the continent competitive
By Vera Songwe, Damilola Ogunbiyi and Amani Abou-Zeid During the United Nations High Level Dialogue on Energy in September 2021 – the first such dialogue…
Baudouin Solidifies Presence In Africa
Baudouin Solidifies Presence In Africa For over 100 years, French engine manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin has delivered the highest-quality engines for the African markets. Trusted in…
The Impact of COVID-19
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Power Sector Power is essential for driving economic growth, especially in emerging markets. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7—Ensure…
Shining a light on the true value of solar power
Shining a light on the true value of solar power By Kelley Christensen Beyond the environmental benefits and lower electric bills, it turns out installing…
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa By Megan Murgatroyd Energy generation around the world is shifting towards renewable sources in…
Grid or solar use
Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor By Professor Jörg Peters & Maximiliane Sievert South Asia has made tremendous…
Products
TLT-Turbo Fan Range Redesigned Specific Mining Industry Needs
Global ventilation fans and systems manufacturer, TLT-Turbo GmbH, recently announced the redesign of its Auxiliary and Booster fan range. Developed in close collaboration with clients,…
Li-ion UPS battery from Schneider Electric
Up until recently, Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have not been commercially adopted as batteries for single-phase UPSs. While used in various other applications, they didn’t provide…
Effective and Safe Wireless Communication Products
AMETEK Drexelbrook, a world leader in level measurement technology, is for the third time this year expanding its product line, this time with an extensive…
Yokogawa Releases the DTSXTM1 Fiber Optic Heat Detector
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has developed the DTSXTM1 fiber optic heat detector, an OpreXTM Field Instruments heat sensing and fire detection solution. Housed…
Dellner Brakes acquires JHS Jungblut
Swedish-based marine and industrial brake supplier Dellner Brakes has acquired German brake specialist JHS Jungblut in a move that will strengthen the company’s offering in…
Axis introduces explosion-protected PTZ dome camera
Axis Communications has added ExCam XPT Q6055 Explosion-Protected PTZ Network Camera with low weight and profile, to simplify installation in hazardous environments. The PoE-powered camera…
Projects
Exploration activities gain momentum in Mauritania
Underneath the Atlantic Ocean, lapping the West African coast, sits substantial pockets of oil & gas. This is certainly the case in Mauritania, and the…
Congo May Join Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Oil Producers
Republic of Congo could produce nearly 1 million barrels of crude per day following a new oil discovery in the country, a company involved told…
Gakara mine ready for expansion
With battery and electric vehicle technology quickly becoming the global standard for transportation, Africa’s rare earth metals are in hot demand. Projects like the Gakara…
Call for investment in a coal mine
The Polish company JSW Adams plans to mine coal in Zumbo district, in the western Mozambican province of Tete, according to a report on Radio…
Hanergy to deliver 400 MW of solar to Democratic Republic of Congo
Chinese solar company Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has won a deal to build the first solar PV plants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hanergy will deliver…
President Kenyatta Launches Africa’s Biggest Wind Power Plant
About 70% of the nation’s electricity comes from renewable sources – more than three times the global average Kenya recently unveiled Africa’s largest wind power…