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‘Alternative finance’ has long been a buzz term in the mining industry.
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The Iamgold Essakane gold mine is one of the most recent mines in Africa to capitalise on the potential benefits and cost-savings to be made by introducing a renewable element to their mining activities.
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Part 2 of this three part series, we consider power demand in Africa.
Posted in Power Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa
In a three part series, we discuss the practicalities and policy surrounding the use of coal-fired power stations in Africa. In the first post, we explore the changing landscape of coal-fired power.
Posted in Infrastructure Western Africa
Nigeria’s minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun’s, recent call for a boost in infrastructure investment presents a key opportunity for the private sector in Nigeria
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC) is one of the largest countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also one of the richest in natural resources, a substantial proportion of which are still untapped.
Posted in Agriculture Infrastructure Mining Oil and gas Renewables Southern Africa
Transparency and accountability in corporate governance are fundamental principles of environmental management in South Africa.
Posted in Agriculture Infrastructure Mining Oil and gas Power Renewables Southern Africa
The new general authorisation for section 21(c) and (i) water uses published in August 2016 (the New GA) replaces the need to obtain a water use licence for these water uses in certain circumstances.
Posted in Power Renewables Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa
In 2013, the Obama administration launched Power Africa, a multi-faceted five-year financing and professional services initiative. The initiative aimed to double access to electricity in sub-Sahara Africa.
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In Part 1 , we looked at the key factors making South Africa an attractive arrest jurisdiction. In this Part 2, we discuss how South Africa’s laws on the distribution of proceeds following maritime creditors.
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