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The Chinese and Spanish consortia involved in the development of the Inga 3 project, the first of the six phases of the Grand Inga, signed on August 7 in Kinshasa a merger agreement as part of the construction of this vast hydroelectric dam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. , according to a tweet posted by Patrick Kabuya, communications officer for ADPI (Grand Inga Project Development Agency). “A giant leap for Inga 3: the Chinese & Spanish consortia have just merged, in accordance with the exclusive development agreement signed… Read More Here

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Minister of International Cooperation immerses himself in the progress of the Inga 3 project

August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 arnbethnic

The Minister of International Cooperation and Regional Integration, Pépin Guillaume Manjolo, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Papy Mpungu and the Head of State’s Officer in charge of the Agency for the Promotion and the development of the Grand Inga project (ADPI), Bruno Kapandji, met Wednesday in Kinshasa to exchange views on the progress of the Inga 3 project, informs a press release of the said ministry. This meeting also saw the participation of Ambassadors from countries crossed by the power transmission line from Grand Inga to the Republic… Read More Here

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Zambian Court denies KCM’s request for interim relief against CEC

August 9, 2020August 10, 2020 arnbethnic

THE Kitwe High Court has refused to grant Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) an order of interim relief, pending arbitration, in which it sought to stop Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) from restricting power supply to the mining company over the US $132 million debt owed to the power utility. Kitwe High Court Judge Evaristo Pengele has dismissed the said application by KCM with costs, saying the mining company has not convinced the Court that there is a serious question to be heard and determined at arbitration. He added that it is… Read More Here

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DRC’s Energy Regulator to decide on power imports for Katanga miners

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 majorie_ckm

At the Council of Ministers held on Friday, the Ministers requested for prior opinion from the Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) before deciding on the importation of electricity by private operators in response to the energy deficit in the mining industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Katanga province. “The Deputy Minister in charge of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity informed the Council of the need to close the negotiation of the energy transit contract with the consortium “Entreprise POWER, Sarl ”of the DRC and SOMAGEC from Morocco. This… Read More Here

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Fuel Ox Additive boost mining equipment performance

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 majorie_ckm

Fuel Ox, a fuel additive is helping mining companies save on costs and improves performance. Mining businesses invest significantly in rock haulers, excavators, slurry pumps and other heavy equipment. The diesel and maintenance costs for that machinery can pile up quickly while chipping away at the bottom line. Some African mining companies have discovered a way to drive operational and fuel savings while maximising the performance and durability of their crucial equipment and curtailing emissions, with the product with Combustion Catalyst. Originally developed as an additive for high-intensity applications including… Read More Here

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Caledonia to build solar plant at Zimbabwe gold mine

July 27, 2020July 28, 2020 arnbethnic

Caledonia Mining (AIM: CMCL) has announced that it is planning to install a solar power plant at its Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe. In a press release, Caledonia said that to go ahead with the project it has entered into a sales agreement where proceeds are to be used for the construction of the clean-energy facility. The decision was made after receiving a generating license and the necessary approvals from the Zimbabwe Investment Authority. The company said that it expects the solar power plant to create a more stable and… Read More Here

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Construction of Busanga Hydroelectric Power Plant: 4 villages must evacuate before 29 July

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 arnbethnicSinohydro

The construction of the 240MW hydroelectric power plant of the Sino-Congolese Hydroelectric Company (Sycohydro) in Lualaba province continues to make a name for itself. With a budget of $660 million, this structure is to be installed in Busanga. The concession has been awarded by the government to the company since 2016. This energy project, which is part of sicomines’ “minerals and infrastructure” partnership, is moving forward. However, there is a dispute with local communities demanding better compensation. Eleven civil society organizations are warning of the threat to at least four… Read More Here

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CEC seeks leave to counterclaim against KCM | Zambia

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 arnbethnic

COPPERBELT Energy Corporation is seeking leave to commence proceedings against Konkola Copper Mines in liquidation, its provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu, and Zesco to counterclaim the US$144 million debt owed to it. This is in a matter where Zesco limited and Konkola Copper Mines in liquidation have sued Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC for switching off the supply of power to KCM. The plaintiffs want an order or declaration that the action by CEC to unilaterally restrict power supply to KCM contravenes the law as promulgated under the Electricity Act (common Carrie)(Declaration)… Read More Here

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Investment in (DRC) Infrastructure and Energy is Paramount

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 arnbethnic

Kinshasa will welcome a broad base of international and African investors to the first ever DRC Energy & Infrastructure Investment Summit, organized by Africa Oil & Power (AOP) (www.AfricaOilAndPower.com), in 2021; the African Energy Chamber is a strategic launch partner and AOP will draw on its network in China, Europe and across Africa, including South Africa, to promote investment in oil and gas, power, mining and infrastructure; the DRC has one of Africa’s largest and most diverse endowments of mineral resources and a need to develop infrastructure nationwide. The event will… Read More Here

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How to Ensure Sustainable and Beneficial Hydropower Projects

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 arnbethnichydropower

The expansion of mining in the Zambia-DRC Copperbelt has led to a severe shortage of electricity. With high annual rainfalls and large rivers, it makes sense that countries on the Copperbelt are turning to hydropower to address the additional demand. Hydropower does not consume water but rather the water is used to turn turbines to generate electricity and then released back into the river. Private developers have identified the opportunity and are addressing the power deficit through hydropower projects in the region. While hydropower is considered green energy, the impacts… Read More Here