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CrossBoundary Energy Secures $40 Million Investment to Boost Africa’s Renewable Power 1

CrossBoundary Energy Receives $40 Million from Impact Fund Denmark to Accelerate Renewable Energy in Africa CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40 million equity investment from Danish investor Impact Fund Denmark to accelerate renewable energy adoption across Africa. The distributed energy firm is advancing ambitious projects, including a 222 MWp solar facility and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery system designed to power the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Our zero-CapEx model lowers the barrier to entry for African companies seeking stable, clean, and cost-effective power,” said Pieter… Read More Here

Corporate News Energy Uranium

GoviEx Uranium and Tombador Iron Announce Reverse Takeover Deal

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance

GoviEx Uranium Secures ASX Listing Through Reverse Takeover of Tombador Iron, Launching New Entity “Atomic Eagle” GoviEx Uranium has entered into a reverse takeover agreement with ASX-listed Tombador Iron, a deal that will create a newly listed Australian company named Atomic Eagle. Under the agreement, GoviEx shareholders will become majority owners of the restructured entity, positioning the company for accelerated uranium project development in Africa. Tombador, which previously sold its iron-ore business, currently exists as a cash-backed ASX shell with about A$10.4 million in reserves. Through a court-approved process in… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Zambia Breaks Ground on Chipata West 100MW Solar Power Project

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Launches 100MW Chipata West Solar Plant to Boost Clean Energy and Cut Power Shortages The Zambian government has officially broken ground on the 100-megawatt (MW) Chipata West Solar Power Project, a major renewable energy investment expected to ease electricity shortages and drive socio-economic development in Eastern Province and beyond. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Chief Chinyaku’s chiefdom, Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Lewis Mwape, delivering a speech on behalf of Energy Minister Makozo Chikote, described the project as a “beacon of progress” under President Hakainde Hichilema’s New… Read More Here

International Energy

Namibia Advances Bid to Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Amid Growing Nuclear Ambitions

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

Namibia Pursues Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership to Boost Uranium Sector and Nuclear Energy Plans Namibia has officially endorsed its application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the global body that governs the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will lead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure Namibia meets all NSG compliance requirements, the cabinet announced in a statement. As part of the efforts, a Namibian delegation will engage with the International Atomic… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy

DRC Launches Strategic Overhaul of Hydrocarbon Law to Boost Investment and Energy Sovereignty

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 Constance

DRC Begins Revision of Outdated Hydrocarbon Law to Attract Investors and Align with Energy Transition Goals The Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, officially launched a strategic workshop on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to revise Law No. 15/012 of August 1, 2015, which governs the Democratic Republic of Congo’s hydrocarbon sector. The event took place at the Rotana Hotel in Kinshasa/Gombe, attended by lawmakers, government officials, industry experts, and sector partners. Now ten years old, the current hydrocarbon law is widely viewed as outdated and inadequate in addressing the sector’s… Read More Here

International Energy Uranium

Paladin Energy Forecasts Strong FY2026 Growth for Namibia’s Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Constance

Paladin Energy Forecasts 4.4M lbs Uranium Output in FY2026 as Langer Heinrich Mine Ramps Up Australia- and Canada-listed Paladin Energy has released its financial year 2026 (FY2026) guidance for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, forecasting a significant increase in uranium production as operations shift from processing stockpiled ore to primary mined feed. The company anticipates producing between 4.0 million and 4.4 million pounds of uranium oxide (U₃O₈) and expects to sell 3.8 million to 4.2 million pounds over the fiscal year. The cost of production is projected at… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy Press Release

Mining Industry’s Contribution to Energy Sector Paves Way for Renewable Power Integration and Investment

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Constance

In order to stabilise the 330kV electricity network in Zambia’s North-Western Province, ZESCO, along with partners FQM and Barrick, is embarking on a major initiative to strengthen and modernise the region’s power infrastructure. The project, the result of a collaborative effort between ZESCO, FQM, Barrick and technical partners ADC and Zutari, is aimed at developing and implementing a robust solution for the long-term stability and reliability of the electricity network, which is crucial for supporting the expanding mining operations in the region. FQM will be implementing the first phase of… Read More Here

Energy Corporate News International Uranium

Deep Yellow Progresses Namibia’s Tumas Uranium Project Amid Market Rebound and FID Delay

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance

Deep Yellow Advances Tumas Project Development Despite Delayed Investment Decision ASX-listed Deep Yellow reports continued strong progress across all key aspects of development at its flagship Tumas uranium project in Namibia, including engineering, procurement, site preparation, operational planning, and financing. The company’s decision to defer the final investment decision (FID) earlier this year has been “vindicated” by the recent surge in uranium prices, according to Managing Director and CEO John Borshoff. In April, Deep Yellow postponed its FID, citing its belief that the uranium price at the time did not… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

CEC and ZESCO Advance Joint Solar Energy Projects Across Zambia

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Constance

CEC and ZESCO Partner to Fast-Track 1,000MW Solar Projects Across Zambia by 2025 The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) and ZESCO Limited have entered advanced talks to co-develop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across Zambia, signaling a major step forward in the country’s renewable energy transition. The development was confirmed during the Invest Zambia International Conference held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, themed “Sustained Investment in the Energy Sector – Trends and Opportunities.” CEC’s Head of Investments and Government Relations, Silvester Hibajene, revealed that the two power companies are exploring a public-private… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy

CEC to Add Over 800 MW of Solar Power to Zambia’s Grid by 2027 Amid Hydropower Shortfalls

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s CEC Targets 800+ MW Solar Expansion by 2027 to Offset Hydropower Deficit Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) plans to add more than 800 MW of solar energy to the national grid by the end of 2027, significantly expanding the country’s renewable energy portfolio. This initiative supports Zambia’s national goal to diversify its energy mix and address hydropower shortfalls caused by climate change. Historically, Zambia has relied heavily on hydropower, particularly from the Kariba Dam. Under normal conditions, the country’s share of generation from the dam is around 3 GW,… Read More Here