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Tanzania Offers the Cheapest Electricity in East Africa Despite Limited Access 1 International Electricity 

Tanzania Offers the Cheapest Electricity in East Africa Despite Limited Access

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Tanzania’s power sector, while struggling to provide electricity to the entire country, boasts the lowest electricity prices in East Africa, thanks to government subsidies. Judith Kapinga, Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Energy, recently disclosed that the country has the cheapest electricity tariffs in the East African region. She attributed this to government subsidies that help reduce costs for consumers, as reported by The Citizen. Speaking before Tanzanian MPs who sought a status update on the Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Project, Kapinga emphasized that these subsidies ensure Tanzanians enjoy the lowest electricity… Read More Here
US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Transport and Logistics 

US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan

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A senior US State Department official reassured African governments that an initiative to help counter China’s influence through developing infrastructure on the continent will continue even after a change in administration. The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor that connects copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an Atlantic port in Angola — is already far advanced, Helaina Matza, acting special coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, told reporters on Wednesday. “In many ways, there’s a… Read More Here
Malawi Poised to Lead in Clean Energy Transition with New Mineral Laboratory 3 International 

Malawi Poised to Lead in Clean Energy Transition with New Mineral Laboratory

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Malawi is on the verge of becoming a major player in the global clean energy transition due to its rich mineral resources, according to the Ministry of Mining. The country’s diverse mineral wealth is poised to drive clean energy production, potentially positioning Malawi as a leader in renewable energy. Andrew Chisamba, Director of Administration at the Ministry of Mining, announced the imminent inauguration of a state-of-the-art mineral laboratory. Currently in its final stages of preparation, the laboratory is set to begin operations next month. It will be instrumental in reducing… Read More Here
BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery 4 International Copper 

BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery

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BHP Group is continuing to push ahead with the expansion of its copper smelter and refinery at Olympic Dam in South Australia, as global miners ramp up their efforts around the key metal for greener energy transition. The world’s largest miner on Friday said the government of South Australia has begun an application and assessment process for the expansion, citing a notification in the South Australian Government Gazette. BHP is strengthening its efforts in copper expansion, given the commodity’s extensive role in the global shift towards greener energy and a… Read More Here
Landslide in Ituri Mining Area Claims Three Lives 5 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Landslide in Ituri Mining Area Claims Three Lives

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On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, a landslide near Mungwalu in Djugu territory, Ituri, resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to five others. The landslide occurred due to the improper installation of explosives in a gold mine. Aitambi Itendeyi, Chief of Village Pluto Kpangba, confirmed the incident and highlighted that he had previously advised gold miners to leave such tasks to professionals to prevent accidents. Despite these warnings, the landslide led to a tragic outcome. This incident follows a similar disaster four months ago in Mbidjo, another mining… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga 6 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Mr. Paul Hinks, Managing Director of MYHYDRO, and his delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office. , A key topic of discussion was the installation of hydroelectric micro-dams, with a focus on a proposed project on the Luby River in Kabeya-Kamwanga, located 45 km west of Mbujimayi on national road RN 1. The Kabeya-Kamwanga micro-dam project is a flagship initiative for MYHYDRO in the DRC. “Kabeya-Kamwanga has been selected as the first site for our hydroelectric micro-dam technology. We have discussed the… Read More Here
Chinese Ambassador Highlights Progress and Future Projects During Mbuji Mayi Visit 7 Mining in DRC 

Chinese Ambassador Highlights Progress and Future Projects During Mbuji Mayi Visit

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On Sunday, August 24, Zaho Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), conducted a field visit to Mbuji Mayi in Eastern Kasai. During his visit, he inspected the Polygone de la Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA) and the Mbuji Mayi airport, where a Chinese company is working on a new runway. Following his tour, Ambassador Zaho Bin expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction at Mbuji Mayi airport. “I am impressed by the quality of the work carried out by the Chinese company. The… Read More Here
Gécamines Faces Proposed Overhaul to Address Deep-Rooted Challenges 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

Gécamines Faces Proposed Overhaul to Address Deep-Rooted Challenges

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Gécamines, one of the largest state-owned mining companies in the DRC, is poised for a major transformation following proposals from the human rights organization Justicia Asbl. During the Council of Ministers meeting on August 23, 2024, chaired by the Head of State, discussions centered on revitalizing Gécamines. However, Justicia Asbl argues that the current measures are insufficient to address the company’s deep-seated structural issues. In a statement released on Monday, Justicia Asbl advocated for a “total overhaul” of Gécamines, emphasizing that merely resuming mining activities will not resolve the company’s… Read More Here
ARSP Facilitates Telecom Subcontracting for Congolese Companies 9 Mining in DRC 

ARSP Facilitates Telecom Subcontracting for Congolese Companies

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The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), under the leadership of Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, has made significant strides in promoting local participation in service provision contracts, aligning with President Félix Tshisekedi’s vision for Congolese economic empowerment. In a recent development, the ARSP facilitated the entry of five Congolese subcontractors into the telecommunications sector, securing contracts with Huawei Technologies (RDC) SARL. The companies involved in these agreements are: 1.Wide Solution Technologies and Diversity SASU 2.EBEMBO LIKAYI MULTI-SERVICES SARL 3.HAYATCOM RDC SARLU 4.AFRO-EGYPT ENGINEERING SARL 5.HOPE WORK… Read More Here
DRC Gold Output Nears 2023 Total in Just Eight Months 10 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Gold Output Nears 2023 Total in Just Eight Months

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen a remarkable surge in raw gold production, nearly matching last year’s total output in just the first eight months of 2024. According to recent statistics from the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), the DRC’s raw gold production reached 34,526 kilograms by early August 2024. This figure nearly equals the entire production volume for 2023. In comparison, the DRC produced 29,498.09 kilograms of gold in 2022, with industrial mining accounting for 28,492.68 kilograms and artisanal mining contributing a modest 1,005 kilograms. The previous… Read More Here

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