America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

Energy crisis could eclipse climate crisis

“Get used to $100-a-barrel oil prices,” says consultant.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 12, 2022 | 1:58 pm

Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel

Forex support by the Bank of Sierra Leone for petroleum product imports was estimated at $24 million in the first quarter of this year.

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

Reuters | May 8, 2022 | 9:26 am

Blast at India’s Tata Steel coke plant injures three contract workers

Three contract workers were injured in a blast at one of Tata's coke plant units in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

Reuters | May 7, 2022 | 1:35 pm

Oil drops as China lockdowns overshadow Russian output risk

Crude has swung within a $15 band in the last three weeks as the market weighs the hit to demand from China’s covid wave against supply concerns stemming from bans on Russian crude.

Bloomberg News | May 3, 2022 | 1:28 pm

Climate change commitments unlikely to be met despite massive growth in renewables – report

A report by McKinsey projects renewables’ share in power generation to double in 15 years.

Staff Writer | April 29, 2022 | 6:06 am

Canada climate goals set high hurdle for Suncor oil sands mine extension

Suncor's proposed 225,000 barrel per day (bpd) extension to its oil sands Base Mine unlikely to pass a federal environmental review.

Reuters | April 19, 2022 | 8:08 am

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