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Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG)

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The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Launched to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential

CMAG’s mission is to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, and thereby enable the creation of resilient and diversified critical minerals supply chains

Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Africa’s critical minerals space, and thereby unlock Africa’s full critical minerals potential. Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to…

Energy Capital & Power

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Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Minerals Africa 2024 takes place from 6 – 7 November in Cape Town

Representatives from Chambers of Mines across African countries rich in energy transition metals presented their nations' mineral assets and investment prospects during a panel discussion held on Day one of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Forum. Thomas Gono, President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, stated that the…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Abdourahim Barry, Deputy National Director of Hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons
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Guinea-Conakry Outlines Mining, Hydrocarbons Strategy at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

A technical presentation by Guinea-Conakry’s Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons and National Petroleum Agency at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024 showcased the country’s strategy to boost its mining and hydrocarbon sectors

Underlining a commitment to become a leader in global iron ore production, Guinea-Conakry’s $20 billion Simandou 2040 national development roadmap aims to harness the country’s immense mineral wealth while promoting socioeconomic growth across various sectors. Meanwhile, the country aims to drive hydrocarbon development on the back of a robust petroleum…

Energy Capital & Power

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Africa’s Mineral Wealth and Path to Economic Transformation Showcased at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

This year’s Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit showcased how Africa can tap into its immense critical mineral wealth to drive socioeconomic growth while spearheading the global energy transition

Africa’s holds significant reserves of minerals critical for the global energy transition. The continent boasts roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including immense deposits of cobalt, manganese, natural graphite, copper, nickel, lithium and iron ore.   As such, this year’s Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Summit – held from November…

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Upstream Players Highlight Innovative Financing Critical Mineral Projects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

The Leaders Forum held during the second day of the Critical Minerals Africa Summit provided a platform for Glencore, Kobold Metals, the Minerals Council South Africa and the University of South Africa to share insights on innovation and impacts on mining industry

Players within Africa’s energy transition sector highlighted innovative financing mechanisms which can help drive the industry maximize value addition and beneficiation to local economies during the Leaders Forum at Critical Minerals Africa Summit on Thursday. Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President, Glencore DRC announced that the firm contributed approximately $1 billion in revenue…

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Mining Ministers Present Critical Mineral Expansion Strategies at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Ministers Africa hosted African mineral Ministers in a panel discussion showcasing progress made in metals development

The second day of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit began with a Ministerial Forum, where mining ministers from Eswatini, Malawi, Argentina and representatives from Tanzania highlighted initiatives to advance the mining sector. HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy for the Kingdom of Eswatini, described mining as…

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Namibia’s Renewable Energy Potential Showcased Through International Energy Agency (IEA) Report at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

The report explores Namibia’s opportunities for renewable energy and how it can support the country’s development vision

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched its ‘Renewable Energy Opportunities Report for Namibia’ on Tuesday at Africa Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 conference. The report explores Namibia’s opportunities for renewable energy and how it can support the country’s development vision. The continued roll-out of solar, wind and…

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    • Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Kicks Offs with Expert Insights on Critical Minerals
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Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Kicks Offs with Expert Insights on Critical Minerals

CMA 2024 opens with a series of presentations highlighting developments within the critical minerals sector and Africa’s position on the global market

The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Summit kicked-off today in Cape Town with presentations on the state of play of the African market presented by market research firms Project Blue and Rystad Energy as well as investment organization The World. Nils Backeberg, Founder & Director at Project Blue, stated that…

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Petrosen Targets Final Investment Decision (FID) for Yakaar-Teranga in 2025, Seeks Third-Party Partner

Speaking at an ‘Invest in MSGBC Energies’ session at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024, Petrosen’s Thierno Ly announced plans to take FID for the Yakaar-Teranga project in 2025

The Yakaar-Teranga project – situated offshore Senegal – is expected to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2025, with production starting between 2028 and 2029, said Petrosen Director General Thierno Ly.   Speaking at a Technip Energies-sponsored Invest in MSGBC Energies panel discussion at African Energy Week: Invest in African…

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African Energy Week (AEW) Highlights Critical Minerals Role in African Renewables Growth

African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies showcases the role of Africa’s critical minerals and young population in driving the growth of Africa’s renewables industry

Africa must expand its renewable energy manufacturing capabilities and leverage its critical minerals to foster growth in its renewables sector, according to James Mackay, Managing Director at the Energy Council of South Africa. Speaking on a panel discussion during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies’ Pre-Event Technical Workshops, Mackay…