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

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

Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries

Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility