Electricity - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Zambia’s largest IPP is transforming the face of Maamba 1

The contribution of around 10% to the country’s electricity generation capacity has a huge impact on energy security and the country’s economy in general. For Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL), however, efforts do not stop there. MCL’s sponsors and management know that no company can be successful unless the community around it shares that success. To live up to this vision, the company founded the Maamba Development Trust (MDT), whose motto is: “Making a Difference …” The aim is to promote social and economic development in Maamba, Sinazongwe District and… Read More Here

Electricity

Harmony Gold expects to have 30 MW solar plant a year from now

February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 Copperbelt Katanga News

JOHANNESBURG Gold mining company Harmony expects to have a 30 MW solar power plant running in a year from now, provided all regulatory obstacles are removed. The company is also in discussion with Eskom to alleviate the impact of load-shedding. Harmony CEO Peter Steenkamp said during a media conference that the 30 MW plant in the Free State would be the first step in the company’s move to arrange for its own electricity generation. “We’re already far down the line as far as identifying the company that will build it for… Read More Here

Electricity Energy Mining in DRC

DR Congo’s Inga dam and Africa’s energy transformation

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Copperbelt Katanga News

Power Africa, an initiative of the United States government, aims to create 60 million connections for first-time users and generate 30,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. Since its launch in 2013, the initiative has enabled some 15 million new connections providing first-time electricity access to 68 million homes and businesses. The problem, however, remains huge with close to 600 million people not having access to electricity. Lack of electricity or chronic under-supply of secure and affordable electricity is a barrier to growth, job creation and poverty reduction as this has… Read More Here