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Key energy supply challenges impacting businesses in 2025
South African businesses face several challenges related to the supply of energy that powers their operations. Kyle Durham, Sustainability Head FNB Commercial, explores key challenges unpacked in FNB’s sustainable energy white…
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Bluewater to sell Apex International Energy
Private equity is playing an increasingly pivotal role in Africa’s energy sector, driving growth and innovation in the continent’s oil and gas markets. This week, specialist energy private equity firm…
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Andrada Mining secures US$2.5 million loan to expand tin processing plant at Uis mine
Andrada Mining Ltd. has secured a US$2.5 million loan from its largest shareholder, The Orange Trust, to fund the construction of a new tin processing plant at its Uis mine in…
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Vedanta discusses Konkola Copper Mines stake sale with global investors
Billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources has initiated discussions with a group of global investors to sell a significant minority stake in Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), which it recently regained…
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Vedanta seeks US$1 billion in debt financing for Konkola Copper Mines development
Mining company Vedanta Resources is reportedly seeking approximately US$1 billion in debt financing to fund the development of its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia. The company’s base metals unit…
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Advancing Africa’s mineral processing and sustainability agenda
Tabono, a growth partner focused on driving economic development across Africa, is pleased to announce its acquisition of a 33% stake in Minprotech, a company specialising in advanced mining technology…
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Langer Heinrich Mine to reach full-scale mining operations by 2026
The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) is set to reach full-scale mining operations by 2026, with a target to produce six million pounds (2.7 million kg) of uranium annually. The mine,…
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Botswana extends two prospecting licenses for Botswana Diamonds
The Ministry of Minerals and Energy in Botswana prospecting licenses 224/2007 and 169/2019 for mining firm Botswana Diamonds by an additional two years. The renewed licenses allow the company to…
