Month: December 2023

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) When examining how fossil fuel exploration, production, and usage differ between African and more developed nations, the contrast is so stark that it essentially defines the core mission of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). We exist not to bring these rates on par with each other but to amplify Africa’s standing in the global energy industry such that it results in […]

Mining Indaba (www.MiningIndaba.com) understands how important ESG is to the mining industry, two years ago we introduced the Junior ESG Awards to recognise and honour junior mining companies that are striving to achieve positive impacts related to their companies' sustainable development. This initiative provides a platform for juniors to share their initiatives in order to be recognised for their excellent achievements while inspiring peers to do the same. Rebranded the Responsible […]

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Western leaders often urge African nations to make a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. They seem to think that African nations can switch to renewable power sources fairly easily, as if a good energy infrastructure was already in place. But this is not the case in Africa, where roughly half of the population lacks access to electricity. […]