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SA’s gas expansion: Women demand people-first energy policy

Women activists are pushing for an inclusive energy policy in South Africa, challenging the government’s gas plans and advocating for renewables

6 min read
(File photo by Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images)

Global mining conflicts surge, posing threat to clean energy transition

Conflicts over mineral mining, including copper and lithium, are rising, threatening billions in investments and slowing the clean energy transition, a new study finds

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
A new case study proposes that, as part of the country’s energy transition, mining-affected communities, like those in Sekhukhune, set up solar farms through cooperatives to generate electricity for their own use.

A new currency backed by minerals? Africa is gambling on its energy transition

The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries

4 min read
There is a good argument for Southern Africa to be positioned as a hub for beneficiation and manufacturing in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors, generating additional revenue, building local expertise and creating higher-value jobs.

Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
The mining industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects. (Michele Spatari/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Copper has been identified as the main driver of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in South Africa’s mining sector. Photo: Getty Images

Copper driving mergers and acquisitions in SA mining sector, report finds

The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry

  • Umamah Bakharia
3 min read
(File photo by Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images)

Only a Pan-African industrial policy on critical minerals for renewable will unlock prosperity

African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development

6 min read
Village chief Mulema Bantu: ‘We know that conditions are often stipulated for mining companies, but we know nothing about them or their content.’ Photo: Jonas Kiriko

We want a say in transition mining, say DRC communities

Communities living on and working land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are not informed about mining permits for energy transition minerals

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Australian multinational mining company BHP has confirmed that it made a buyout proposal to Anglo American. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

BHP makes takeover bid for Anglo American

The proposal entails Anglo significantly lowering its exposure to South Africa by demerging its holdings in beleaguered Anglo American Platinum and Kumba Iron Ore This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read