Hydropower

ASX-listed lithium explorer PMET Resources has confirmed in a concept study that the Shaakichiuwaanaan project, in Québec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, can viably produce a value-added lithium... 

Egypt generated more electricity than South Africa in 2025. South Africa has held the number one spot on the continent since at least 2015, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2026. 

An updated independent technical report supports a revised mine plan for the complex that is expected to ramp up production to more than 500 000 t/y of copper from 2028 onwards.  

By: Shirley Webber - Coverage Head, Resources & Energy at Absa CIB and Nikhil Kasiram, Resource and Project Finance: Power and Infrastructure at Absa CIB British power developer Gridworks recently... 

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corporation this week hosted representatives of the Québec government on site at the Troilus copper/gold project to announce its allocation of 70 MW of hydroelectric power... 

The Zandkopsdrift rare earths project in South Africa’s endowed Northern Cape was highlighted on day two of the Junior Indaba, which also learnt of the rapid forward momentum of West Wits Mining’s... 

London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)... 

As renewable power reach increases and electricity systems face growing pressure from electrification, energy security concerns and shifting demand patterns, both grid infrastructure and battery... 

By: Chris Yelland - managing director, EE Business Intelligence Zambia has launched one of the most innovative sovereign finance transactions seen on the continent in years, and its real... 

As the continent intensifies efforts to close the energy access gap, modernize power infrastructure and drive economic development, power utility companies from South Africa, Zambia and Uganda will... 

Zambia's ZCCM Investments Holdings has agreed a deal with Chinese-owned Wonderful Group Services to build a 600 MW coal-fired power station at an estimated cost of nearly $452-million, the... 

Rio Tinto has started commissioning its $1.5-billion AP60 smelter expansion. 

The upgrade and transition of Wet Concentrator Plant A (WCP A) to the Nataka ore zone at the Moma Titanium Minerals mine, in Mozambique, will unlock the majority of the operation’s... 

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corporation (TMC) has secured approval from Québec authorities, Hydro-Québec and its Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation, for its planned 70 MW power allocation to... 

Global metals miner Rio Tinto has successfully commissioned its $1.5-billion AP60 smelter expansion at the Complexe Arvida operation, in Québec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of... 

Weeks before disappearing from public view, Saleh Mamman announced his intention to run for governor of the Nigerian state of Taraba in 2027. Earlier this month, the former federal Power Minister... 

Energy trader Etana Energy, JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled wheeling of renewable electricity... 

ASX- and TSX-V-listed Cygnus Metals has reported solid intercepts of gold including 8.4 m grading 16.3 g/t and 3.6 m grading 15.7 g/t from the Golden Eye deposit at the Chibougamau gold and copper... 

In South Africa, the water utilities and systems are treated as stepchildren, by the various levels of government, affirmed Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa)...