Ghana president sacks junior finance minister over alleged impropriety
A recent expose alleged that the minister had taken bribes from artisanal mine investors in the West African country.
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Rail halt is further drag on sliding South African coal exports
Coal exports were forecast to drop to 50 million tons in 2022 from 58 million in 2021.
Novel copper-based material key to safely convert heat into electricity
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Shanta Gold shares drop as Shandong, Chaarat end takeover talks
It said Shandong Gold, Chaarat Gold and previously Yintai Gold's offers did not reflect the value of the company.
Salazar, Adventus reach deal for $270m Ecuador copper-gold project
Once built, El Domo would be Ecuador’s third major mining operation.
Protestors invade Hochschild’s largest mine in Peru
Residents of the Huancute Annex have invaded the Inmaculada mine and built picket lines with women and cattle to avoid being forcefully removed by police.
Africa moving very slowly toward clean energy transition — report
Africa’s investments accounted for only 0.6% of the $434 billion destined for clean energy worldwide.
South African efforts to clear coal railway derailment disrupted by violence
South Africa’s Transnet said extortion and violent acts significantly disrupted efforts to clear a train derailment on a coal export line.
Two-wheelers come first in Indonesia’s electric vehicle strategy
The Indonesia Battery Corporation plans to produce 50,000 battery packs for two-wheelers next year.