Industry News

17 February 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has taken a significant step into Brazil’s lithium mining sector, securing mineral rights for two plots in Brazil’s Lithium Valley.

12 February 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - St George Mining Ltd has formed a strategic partnership with Shandong Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc (Xinhai) to fast-track the development of its Araxá Niobium-Rare Earths Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing the high-grade project and reducing its development risks.

7 February 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - The Vale do Jequitinhonha region in Minas Gerais, Brazil, is set to become the country’s primary lithium production hub, attracting 78% of the total investment allocated to lithium exploration in Brazil through 2029

4 February 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Pilbara Minerals Ltd (PLS) has completed the full acquisition of Latin Resources Ltd, securing ownership of the Salinas lithium project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

6 January, 2025 London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Aclara Resources has secured a $25 million investment to advance its Brazilian Carina project, backed by industry leaders including CAP SA, strengthening Latin America's position in the global rare earths supply chain.

London, 2 December 2024 (The Net-Zero Circle) - Lightning Minerals has announced exceptional lithium assay results from the Caraíbas project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, marking a significant milestone in its exploration efforts.

Namibian state utility, NamPower, has taken a major step towards the construction of Namibia’s largest solar power plant, signing a NAD1.3 billion (US$72.8 million) financing deal with the German development bank, KfW. The loan will cover 80% of the costs for the 100MW Rosh Pinah solar PV project, with the remaining 20% funded by NamPower's balance sheet.

Nouakchott, Mauritania, September 9, 2024 – Mauritania has taken a major step toward becoming a green energy leader with the approval of its green hydrogen legal framework. On Monday evening, the National Assembly in Nouakchott passed the new regulatory structure, setting the stage for renewable energy projects aimed at producing green hydrogen. The framework outlines the rules, opportunities, and long-term goals for the sector, positioning the country to attract international investment and generate employment.

Masen, Morocco's national renewable energy agency, welcomed an official delegation from The Gambia led by Mr. Abdoulie T.B. Jarra, Secretary General of the Office of the President of The Gambia, in a visit organized in coordination with the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI).

In a significant move towards a sustainable future, Egypt has launched its National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, a cornerstone of the country's broader effort to transition to a green economy and address the global challenge of climate change.

The UAE’s clean energy giant, Masdar, and Africa’s leading renewable energy company, Infinity Power, have officially signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to supply renewable energy from a groundbreaking onshore wind project located in Ras Ghareb, Gulf of Suez.

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency partners with five developers to implement 1,265 MW of decentralised renewable energy projects, aiming to improve electricity access for rural and peri-urban communities.