YDE and Actis Acts launch ‘Lumen30’ to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/771704.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation" align="left"><p>Yellow Door Energy (&#x201c;YDE&#x201d;), the leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) for businesses in the Middle East and Africa, and Actis Acts, a charitable organisation under global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, officially launch Project YDE Lumen30, a corporate social responsibility (&#x201c;CSR&#x201d;) initiative in South Africa.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/yde-and-actis-acts-launch-lumen30-to-train-30-south-african-youths-in-solar-energy-installation-362358a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=257133">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/771596-240x135.jpg?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Anglo American Kumba [[https://www.angloamericankumba.com/ Anglo American Kumba]] Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025&lt;/span><p>Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year, with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/copper-and-iron-ore-give-anglo-american-a-strong-start-to-the-year-817873a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=257179">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/771287-240x135.png?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine [[https://www.miningnewszambia.com/ Mining Zambia Magazine]] On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent&lt;/span><p>Recently, tailings dams, which store the often toxic by-products of mining operations, have been failing at an alarming rate, with five major tailings dam failures globally in the first quarter of 2025.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/earth-day-spotlights-importance-of-environmental-management-of-tailing-dams-039335a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=257097">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770895.png" width="240" height="135" alt="Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA" align="left"><p>Zimi, a local provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for fleets, has received R6m in grant funding from the EEP Africa Trust Fund to support its V2G Integration of Electric Vehicles in South Africa project, an initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of EVs to supply power back to homes, businesses, and the national grid.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-ev-startup-zimi-gets-r6m-backing-to-pioneer-vehicle-grid-tech-in-sa-470299a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256985">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770643-240x135.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Genesis Water Tech [[https://genesiswatertech.com/ Genesis Water Tech]] The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa&lt;/span><p>The first close of Airnergize Capital, the fund focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas, and water infrastructure across South Africa, has been announced.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-close-of-airnergize-capital-at-r24bn-in-support-of-sustainable-infrastructure-for-africa-814683a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256919">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Prisma boosts skills at Angola’s largest diamond mine
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770527-240x135.jpg?11" width="240" height="135" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[unsplash.com]]&lt;/span><p>Prisma has partnered with a South African engineering group to deliver specialised training for local employees at Angola's largest diamond mine, enhancing skills for safe and efficient operations.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/prisma-boosts-skills-at-angola-largest-diamond-mine-through-innovative-training-partnership-814033a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256889">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Powering Africa’s energy path with green hydrogen innovation
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/769583-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)" align="left"><br><span >Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)&lt;/span><p>Across sub-Saharan Africa millions of people rely on costly and polluting diesel generators or go without electricity altogether as reliable electricity remains a significant challenge. Off-grid solar solutions have emerged as a transformative tool in bridging this energy gap.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/powering-africa-energy-path-with-green-hydrogen-innovation-258647a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256630">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater&amp;#x2019;s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/768947-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater [[https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/ Sibanye-Stillwater]] The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act&lt;/span><p>The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater&#x2019;s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the European Union (EU) Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eu-awards-strategic-project-status-to-sibanye-stillwaters-keliber-lithium-and-gallicam-projects-814753a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256459">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa&amp;#x2019;s natural gas potential
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767389-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide." align="left"><br><span >Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal [[https://mozambiqueminingjournal.com/ Mozambique Mining Journal]] Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.&lt;/span><p>With Africa&#x2019;s urbanisation rate expected to reach 68% by 2030, natural gas is positioned to drive technological innovation, economic growth and regional cooperation.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/9th-global-gas-outlook-2050-highlights-africas-natural-gas-potential-703082a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256022">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Angola ramps up mining projects to unlock its industry potential
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767381-240x135.jpg?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into" align="left"><br><span >Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia [[https://fmdrc-zambia.com/ First Mining DRC-Zambia]] The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into&lt;/span><p>With 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognised by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins, Angola is ramping up exploration, production and downstream projects to unlock its industry potential.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/angola-ramps-up-mining-projects-to-unlock-its-industry-potential-814183a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256019">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>