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The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

In a move signaling a seismic shift in Ghana’s resource landscape, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a landmark deal that will see a major, decades-old mine return to full Ghanaian ownership by March next year. This assertive declaration, made during the Government Accountability …

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

In a seismic shift that has rewritten Ghana’s economic narrative, President John Mahama today declared a record-shattering $5 billion in export value from the nation’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector so far in 2025. This unprecedented windfall, overseen by the newly minted Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), marks a historic …

Renaissance Africa Energy has confirmed its participation as a Silver Partner at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, set for 29 September to 3 October in Cape Town. The announcement follows the Nigerian consortium’s robust start to the year, surpassing its oil production target by 40% in …

Flame hardening is a heat treatment process widely used on parts made from mild steels, alloy steels, medium carbon steels, and cast iron. This process involves heating the metal’s surface directly with oxy-gas flames until it reaches its austenitization temperature. At this critical temperature, the surface structure transforms while the …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Gold miner Blue Gold is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities in West Africa and Latin America following its recent Nasdaq debut through a merger with blank check firm Perception Capital. The company recently said it is in discussions to acquire producing or near-production gold assets via share-for-share transactions, offering asset owners …