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Investors Turn to South Africa Amid Mineral Diversification Efforts

As billions of dollars’ worth of investment is directed towards critical minerals, South Africa’s enabling environment makes the country an investment destination of choice

As global players make strides towards transitioning to a cleaner energy future, demand for critical minerals – which are essential for the production of lithium-ion batteries and associated technologies behind solar and wind components and renewable power systems – is projected to grow 500% by 2050. As such, investment has…

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    • Consolidating South Africa’s Position as a Regional Mineral Hub
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Consolidating South Africa’s Position as a Regional Mineral Hub

Energy Capital & Power spoke with Deshan Naidoo, Managing Director of AQORA about the company’s upcoming vertically integrated Gigafactory

South African mining and manufacturing company AQORA (https://AQORA.Africa) is looking at developing a vertically integrated Gigafactory to produce anodes, cathodes and lithium-ion batteries. Set to be located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, the project will open up significant opportunities for job creation, value addition and economic growth, while consolidating…

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    • The Race for Critical Minerals: G7 Action Plan Eyes African Resources
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The Race for Critical Minerals: G7 Action Plan Eyes African Resources

The ministers of the G7 advanced economies have put forward a five-point action plan aimed at strengthening energy security, and Africa’s critical minerals are set to play a significant role

Ministers of the G7 group, with support from the International Energy Agency, have proposed a Five-Point Action Plan for Critical Minerals Security. It includes a medium and long-term demand-supply outlook, increased recycling and sharing of capabilities, innovation in resource-sharing, and preparation for supply disruptions. The plan also emphasizes the need…

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    • African Critical Minerals Summit Officially Launches in Johannesburg
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African Critical Minerals Summit Officially Launches in Johannesburg

The African Critical Minerals Summit launched at a high-level breakfast event, attended by key energy and mining stakeholders, held in Johannesburg on April 14

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) officially launched the African Critical Minerals conference and exhibition in Johannesburg on 14 April. Attended by high-level mining and energy delegations from both the private and public sector – including Botlhale Seageng, Director of Investment Promotion at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy…

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6 Ways South Africa is Boosting the Critical Minerals Industry

The South African government has adopted a number of measures aimed at boosting the country’s critical mineral industry

South Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals present a huge opportunity for the country to accelerate economic growth and boost employment creation while ensuring the energy transition is just and inclusive. In this regard, the South African government has implemented a number of measures aimed at scaling-up investment, increasing exploration…

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First Ever African Critical Minerals Summit Launching in Johannesburg

The official launch event of the inaugural African Critical Minerals Summit will take place in Johannesburg on 14 April, featuring a networking breakfast

The first-ever African Critical Minerals Summit will launch in Johannesburg on Friday 14 April. Taking place in the form of a networking breakfast, the official launch event will be hosted by South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy – who will speak alongside international mining companies. The networking breakfast…

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H.E. Gwede Mantashe to Lead South African Delegation to South Sudan Oil & Power 2022

Representing a long-term strategic partner for South Sudan, the South African delegation will pave the way for new bilateral partnerships between the two nations, and South African energy stakeholders are urged to capitalize on the opportunities the conference presents

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce that H.E. Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, will lead a South African delegation to South Sudan Oil & Power 2022 (https://bit.ly/3cvK8EY) – taking place from September 13-14 this year in Juba. Leveraging already strong relations…

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South Africa Advances Gas-to-Power Agenda, As Eskom Prepares to Issue Gas-Supply Request for Proposals (RFP) (By Kelly-Ann Mealia)

State-owned utility Eskom has announced plans to issue a request for proposals for the supply of gas to its Ankerlig and Gourikwa open-cycle gas turbine power stations, as well as potentially repower some of its decommissioning power stations in Mpumalanga province using gas-to-power technology

By Kelly-Ann Mealia, Co-Founder and Chairperson, Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) As South Africa experienced Stage 4 load-shedding last week, state-owned utility Eskom announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the supply of gas to the Ankerlig and Gourikwa open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) power stations in the…

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    • H.E. Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Congo; H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea; Scott Taylor, former U.S. representative for Virginia’s 2nd congressional district; Dr Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization; H.E. Sophie Aissatou Gladima, Minister of Petroleum and Energies, Senegal and Gϋnter Nooke, Personal Representative of the German Chancellor for Africa.
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The African Energy Chamber Launches African Green Dialogue Initiative at African Energy Week 2021

Officially launched by African Energy Chamber, together with energy ministers from across the continent globe including Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Senegal and Germany at African Energy Week in Cape Town, the Green Energy Dialogue Initiative marks a significant step in expanding green energy discussions in Africa

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce the official launch of the African Green Energy Dialogue Initiative. Established in collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbon of Equatorial Guinea, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Senegal and…

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    • Dr. Jacob Dut Chol, Director of Planning for Nilepet; H.E. Puot Kang Chol, Minister of Petroleum, South Sudan; Ian Cloke, COO and Co-Founder of Afentra Plc ; Kgothatso Maloba from the Strategic Fuel Fund and Robert Mdeza, CEO for Trinity Energy
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South Sudan: Building the Nation Through the Energy Industry

By introducing multi-sector opportunities within South Sudan, international and regional investors engaged in an inclusive panel discussion surrounding advancements in the country’s oil, gas, and power industries at African Energy Week 2021, held at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town

The final day of African Energy Week 2021’s conference and exhibition featured a spotlight on South Sudan – sponsored by Trinity Energy – and the critical and lucrative role that the international community can play in building the nation through its energy industry. Featuring delegates from Trinity Energy, the Strategic…