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The Startups Helping African Countries Capture the Value of Their Mineral Exports
These companies are offering audit trails and compliance platforms, local reagent plants, and data-backed logistics services.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: BRICS’ Fossil Fuels Fascination Undermines Largely Positive Declaration
"Undermining the positives of the BRICS declaration is the support for fossil fuels, with leaders alleging the notoriously dirty industry is promoting a just energy transition and emissions reductions: . . . "
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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Africa Can Unlock $4 Trillion to Finance Vital Infrastructure: Report
"Some of Africa’s most crucial infrastructure needs are in the energy sector where 16 gigawatts need to be added annually by 2050. . ."
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition: The Case for Responsible Mining and Increased Circularity
"The increasing demand for critical minerals necessitates a concerted effort to scale recycling, writes ICMM’s innovation director Bryony Clear Hill. But recycled materials will never meet 100% of the demand, so a renewed focus on more responsible primary production is also needed."
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Recycled Cooking Oil-Powered Cargo Ship Aces Test With Biodiesel Blend in Singapore
Testing alternative fuels on vessels chartered by Vale is part of a broader set of initiatives the mining company is undertaking to drive decarbonization in global maritime transport.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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How the Mining Industry Can Protect Indigenous Rights: Risks and Best Practices for Businesses
As the global demand for critical metals and minerals grows, mining businesses have seen growing resistance from Indigenous communities around the world, due to the impacts mining activity has on their lands and resources. Anna-Kay Brown at Stanbrook Prudhoe explains how mining operations can avoid the financial and reputational risks these conflicts can cause, sharing best practices for protecting Indigenous communities' rights and preserving their wellbeing.
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- Environment
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- ESG, human rights, mining, public policy, regulations
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Kamoa Copper and Crossboundary Energy Sign Agreement for a Groundbreaking Baseload Renewable Energy System in the DRC
This solar project is the first of its kind in Africa and will include a 222 MWp solar PV system and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- mining, renewable energy, solar
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Islamic Finance Breaks New Ground With USD$20 Million Investment Into Pioneering Digital Mineral Sourcing Platform
Minexx, the responsible critical mineral trading company, secures USD$20 million Islamic finance investment to accelerate its AI powered digital platform – MineSmart AI.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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