Industry News

13 March 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - The State Secretariat for Economic Development (Sede-MG) has launched the "Come to Minas" program, offering $4 million (R$ 20 million) in non-repayable grants to businesses across all sectors looking to establish or expand operations in the state.

7 March 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) is reinforcing its position in Brazil’s critical minerals sector, leveraging its 32.2% stake in Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation.

5 March 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Perpetual Resources Ltd (ASX:PEC) has significantly expanded its presence in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, securing three high-potential exploration licenses that increase its regional landholding threefold to 2,559 hectares.

4 March 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Resouro Strategic Metals (ASX: RAU) has taken a significant step toward securing Brazil’s rare earth supply chain by joining the MagBras Initiative

3 March 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - American Salars Lithium (CSE: USLI) has taken a major step in expanding its critical minerals portfolio, securing the Jaguaribe Project in Ceará, Brazil.

25th February 2025, London (The Net-Zero Circle) - Lithium Ionic Corp. is advancing toward a critical permitting milestone for its Bandeira Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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.