Big tech’s nuclear option
Silicon Valley CEOs can get obsessed with some pretty weird things — colonizing Mars, ultra-ascetic diets, wearing the same outfit every single day, or living forever. But there’s nothing head-scratching…
Energy
US energy storage market hits installation record in Q1
The U.S. energy storage market set a first-quarter record for capacity installed this year, with 1,265 megawatts (MW) deployed across all segments, a report by Wood Mackenzie and the American…
ZIMEC 2023 – Zambia
The 11th edition of the Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference ( ZIMEC 2023) will welcome international, sponsors and exhibitors under this year’s theme of “Investing in Zambia, Mine to Market,…
Anglo American to build green hydrogen hub in central Chile
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) has kicked off a program that aims to set a green hydrogen corridor in central Chile to accelerate the decarbonization of the country and transform the…
Every element of South Africa’s ‘just energy transition’ is in question
This year’s Mining Indaba conference was notable for two things. One was the prominent presence of both Chinese and U.S. delegations looking for critical minerals partners in Africa. The other…
The tough times will pass for boom-and-bust mining sector
I have been working with a great group of young professionals lately that have generated some interesting conversations. Some of them voiced fears and dismay at what the world is…
Nevada Gold Mines invests in 200MW solar plant; construction to begin in Q3
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is investing in a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power plant designed to accelerate its decarbonization program, in line majority owner Barrick Gold‘s (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX) Greenhouse Gas…
7th Mozambique mining, oil & gas & energy conference and exhibition
The 7th Mozambique Mining, Oil & Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC), organized by AME Trade Ltd, in collaboration with ENH, will take place from 22–23 April 2020 at…
Eastern Africa mining and energy conference
A new era for mining in Africa has occurred and Kenya is the perfect destination for the Eastern African Mining and Energy Conference taking place on the 15th – 17th…