Energy - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Hydro project set to boost green credentials of giant DRC copper complex 1

While Kamoa Copper, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on track to become the second-largest copper mining complex globally, and the biggest in Africa, it is also poised to be among the greenest of copper mines. This is largely on the back of the project being completely powered by hydroelectricity, and the intention to implement a switchover to electric mining vehicles, Kamoa Copper CEO Mark Farren tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Kamoa Copper, in the Kolwezi copper district of the DRC’s Lualaba province, is a joint venture between Ivanhoe (39.6%), Zijin… Read More Here

CORAP calls on F.Tshisekedi to favor decentralized solutions for Congolese access to electricity before considering the “Grand Inga” project

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 admin

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for the Monitoring of Reforms and Public Actions “CORAP”, in a press release, wonders whether Fortescue Métal Groupe (FMG), through the subsidiary Fortescue Future Industrie (FFI ) really brings a new paradigm in the Grand Inga project to the advantage of the country and its population, or only aspires to grab the greater part of the DRC’s energy resources? Recalling that during the 5th FEC Energy Conference held from September 16 to 18, 2021, the Councilors of the Presidency of the Republic brought as… Read More Here

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China’s CMOC eyes solar and hydro for Congo copper/cobalt expansion

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 admin

China Molybdenum Co (CMOC) is looking to tap more hydropower projects and potentially use solar energy as it expands its production of copper and cobalt in Democratic Republic of Congo, its vice-chairperson said. Steele Li, who is also chief investment officer at CMOC , said the company was committed to hydropower through the supply arrangement it inherited when it bought a majority stake in the giant Tenke Fungurume mine in Congo in 2016. “We continue that commitment but in the meantime we are exploring to participate in other new hydropower… Read More Here

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South Africa mines plan $2.7 billion investment in power generation

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 admin

Mining companies in South Africa are considering spending as much as 40 billion rand ($2.7 billion) to construct 2,000 megawatts of power generation capacity, said Roger Baxter, chief executive officer of Minerals Council South Africa. Mining companies have been pushing to develop their own power plants because of persistent power cuts imposed by state power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. They are also keen to move away from total reliance on the mainly coal-fired power supplied by Eskom as their investors pay more attention to climate issues. Those plans have… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy

DRC-Lualaba:The Busanga hydroelectric plant will be launched in November 2021

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 admin

The Busanga hydroelectric power station, located in the territory of Lubudi, chiefdom of Munanga, in the province of Lualaba, 138 km from Kolwezi, will be commissioned on November 20, 2021. The launch of this hydroelectric project, which began in November 2017, will effectively remedy the shortage of electricity at the Sino-Congolaise des Mines (SICOMINES) in its phase II of its development and the surrounding area. The total investment of the Busanga hydroelectric project amounts to USD 656 million. The total installed capacity is four turbines at 240 MW. The average annual… Read More Here

Battery Metals Energy

THE POWER OF ELECTROLYTIC MANGANESE IN BATTERIES

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 admin

Across the globe, electrolytic manganese plays a critical role in electrochemistry. Its use in modern alkaline, lithium, and sodium batteries offers immense cost and environmental benefits. However, some mining and industrial processing is required to ensure the electrolytic manganese is purified and suited for use in batteries. Across the globe, electrolytic manganese plays a critical role in electrochemistry. Its use in modern alkaline, lithium, and sodium batteries offers immense cost and environmental benefits. However, some mining and industrial processing is required to ensure the electrolytic manganese is purified and… Read More Here

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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote keen to launch construction of Lekki refinery valued at USD 19 billion

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 admin

The powerful African businessman, the Nigerian Aliko Dangote, is keen to start the construction of his mega refinery Lekki at a total cost of 19 billion US dollars. According to Reuters information, Africa’s first richest man, Aliko Dangote, has started talks with some of the world’s largest oil traders to raise a loan to finance the construction of her. mega oil refinery located in Lekki. The same source indicates that the Dangote Group, which is carrying the project, needs a significant injection of liquidity due to the economic impacts of… Read More Here

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Electric instability and invasions of illegal diggers are the major problems in production for “TFM” in DRC

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 admin

Chinese-owned Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) is one of the largest copper producers in the DRC and the largest cobalt producer in the world. TFM achieves an average annual copper production of around 180,000 tonnes and its average annual cobalt production varies between 16,500 to 18,000 tonnes. But it faces a serious problem of energy deficit due to the poor quality and untimely cuts of the electric current supplied by the National Electricity Company (SNEL). TFM is also stuck with security issues . ACTUALITE.CD and DESKECO.COM have observed on the ground these difficulties… Read More Here

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DRC: AfDB interested in the execution of the deep water port of Banana and Inga 3

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 admin

The Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, received in audience, on Friday September 3, 2021, in his office at the Prime Minister’s office, a delegation from the African Development Bank (ADB), led by Serge Marie N’guessan , Managing Director of this financial institution. This delegation came not only to present the main conclusions of the mission carried out over three days in Kinshasa, but also to inform the Head of Government of various projects that the ADB intends to carry out as soon as possible in the DRC. The delegation… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Maamba Collieries Combating Pollution Through Technology Upgrades

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Chilombo MahambaPollution

The technology upgrades at Maamba Collieries have enhanced pollution control at the thermal plant. It has been five years since the commissioning of the plant. Maamba Collieries is involved in coal mining and power generation. It stands as Zambia’s largest independent power producer. Its US$900 million thermal plant generates 300 megawatts of power. The mine’s coal concentration covers 7000 hectares. The mine produces both low grade and high grade coal. The high grade coal that is produced is sold to local manufacturers and breweries whilst the low grade coal (60%-65%… Read More Here