Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, […]
Read MoreWhat could a Trump deal on critical minerals mean for Australia – and could MAGA be a sticking point?
Australia’s rich deposits of minerals used for green energy technologies and military hardware are increasingly prized, especially because of rising anxiety about China’s stranglehold on the global supply chain. That […]
Read More‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia
Growing up near Bolivia’s Uyuni salt flats, Franz Alí Ramos remembers playing in the high-altitude wetlands near his home during the rainy season. “It was a beautiful recreation area for […]
Read MoreFinance for transition mineral mining is driving destruction and abuse, says report
The financing of transition mineral mining is driving widespread environmental destruction and human rights abuses, according to a report. Banks and investors have ploughed hundreds of billions of dollars into […]
Read MoreTransitioning to a more sustainable economy: the South African mining sector has embraced renewable energy solutions
The mining sector in South Africa is a vital component of the economy, accounting for 6% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and significantly influencing economic stability and growth. […]
Read MoreDemand for copper to dramatically outstrip supply within decade
Demand for copper, needed for the transition to a low-carbon world, will outstrip supply within the next decade, according to the global energy watchdog. Supplies of the metal, a key […]
Read MoreNew report: Mining communities call for a just energy transition
Mining communities face unique challenges and opportunities in the context of a just transition and socially owned renewable energy. This is indicated in a new report compiled by Sekhukhune Combined […]
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