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A giant manganese mine in Ghana that feeds the global electric-vehicle battery supply chain is generating toxic wastewater and hazardous dust, creating a severe environmental and health crisis for local communities, according to an investigation by environmental watchdog Global Witness. The Nsuta mine, located in western Ghana’s Tarkwa Banso region, …

Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still …

When Good Oils Go Bad There are certain things in life that improve with age. Wine and whisky develop deeper, more complex flavours. Bonsai trees mature into highly valued works of art and even acoustic guitars and violins are said to improve in tone as the wood ages and the …

…first lifetime protection programme for heavy equipment HMD Ghana and its partner brand Tuboshu have launched ForLife, the first lifetime heavy equipment protection programme of its kind on the opening day of WAMPEX 2026. The programme introduces a usage-based, pay-per-hour coverage model that covers every breakdown cost, maintenance, consumables, and …

West Africa’s leading heavy equipment dealer, HMD Ghana is preparing for a major announcement at WAMPEX 2026. As a Bronze Sponsor of the region’s largest mining and power exhibition, HMD will reveal a new protection programme alongside its Partner Brand Tuboshu, a move both companies say will redefine equipment ownership …

The African Development Bank Group launched a Mission 300 Progress Tracker, at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. According to the financial institution, the public digital platform provides real-time data on electricity access across Africa, it offers project-level visibility into Mission 300 supported operations, enabling …

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed gold to a two month low, as renewed inflation concerns strengthened the dollar and lifted oil prices, while markets awaited key U.S. inflation data for further direction. Spot gold declined 1.5% to $4,389.99 per ounce as of 0902 GMT, after earlier …

Turning collaborations into action, Mining Indaba 2027 is expected to shift from collaboration alignment to execution. Scheduled for 8th to the 11th of February 2027, under the theme: ‘Stronger Together: Partnerships in Pracitce’, marks the annual event’s move into a new chapter, the second of three. The theme is coined …