Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Tim Flynn as Head of Group Security and Robert O’Neill as Chief Compliance Officer to support the company’s operations and growth in Namibia. These appointments underscore CCC’s commitment to safe, secure, and responsible mining practices. 

Specialists in water and wastewater, WEC Water, has recently completed a wastewater reticulation and water treatment plant for a gold mine in Burkina Faso. This project builds on WEC Water’s comprehensive experience with water and wastewater treatment in West Africa.

As the demand for long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions grows, the development of global standards and specifications for vanadium flow batteries is gaining momentum. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), with input from the Fraunhofer Society and key industry stakeholders, is working to establish a unified standard for vanadium electrolyte. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the commercial viability and scalability of vanadium flow battery technology, which is emerging as a leading solution for energy storage needs beyond four hours.

Critical Mineral Resources PLC, the exploration and development company focused on critical metals and minerals in Morocco, has signed an investment agreement with Gilini Holdings.

The Africa Green Economy Summit (AGES), which took place in Cape Town recently, reinforced a crucial message, that sustainability is not just a responsibility; it is an opportunity. By working together, businesses, financial institutions, and policymakers can turn the transition to a green economy into a driver of long-term growth. The summit highlighted how innovation, collaboration, and the right financial models can unlock investment, create jobs, and build resilient economies while advancing Africa’s sustainability agenda.