Africa's Green Economy Summit’s Post

Critical / green energy transition minerals, are vital components in today’s rapidly expanding clean energy technologies—from wind turbines and solar panels to electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The global demand for these minerals, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, is projected to nearly triple by 2030 as the world shifts away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. April 26, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres convened a Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals (#CETM). The panel was co-chaired by Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko from #SouthAfrica and Ms. Ditte Juul Jørgensen from the European Union. It included a diverse group of members from various governments, including representatives from #African countries such as #Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), #Egypt, #Namibia, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, the African Union, as well as non-state actors, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Dr. Marit Y. Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), participated as a member of the panel representing the #AfricanUnion. On 11 September 2024, the panel released its final report, titled "Resourcing the Energy Transition: Principles to Guide Critical Energy Transition Minerals Towards Equity and Justice." The report outlined seven guiding principles and five actionable recommendations. According to Secretary-General Guterres, the principles aim to "ground the renewables revolution in justice and equity, ensuring it drives sustainable development, respects people, protects the environment, and fosters prosperity in resource-rich developing countries." It should be recalled that in February 2024, the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) launched the Africa Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS). This strategy aims to ensure that Africa harnesses its vast mineral resources in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, supports the continent’s energy transition, and contributes to global green energy goals. The focus is on critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles. In the coming weeks leading up to #COP29, we will share more details of the report, with an emphasis on its impact in Africa. #AMDCMedia #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CriticalMinerals

Critical / green energy transition minerals, are vital components in today’s rapidly expanding clean energy technologies—from wind turbines and solar panels to electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The global demand for these minerals, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, is projected to nearly triple by 2030 as the world shifts away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. April 26, 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened a Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM). The panel was co-chaired by Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko from South Africa and @ditte juul Jørgensen Ms. Ditte Juul Jørgensen from the European Union. It included a diverse group of members from various governments, including representatives from African countries such as #Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), #Egypt, #Namibia, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, the #AfricanUnion, as well as non-state actors, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Marit Y. Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), participated as a member of the panel representing the African Union. On 11 September 2024, the panel released its final report, titled "Resourcing the Energy Transition: Principles to Guide Critical Energy Transition Minerals Towards Equity and Justice." The report outlined seven guiding principles and five actionable recommendations. According to Secretary-General Guterres, the principles aim to "ground the renewables revolution in justice and equity, ensuring it drives sustainable development, respects people, protects the environment, and fosters prosperity in resource-rich developing countries." It should be recalled that in February 2024, the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) launched the Africa Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS). This strategy aims to ensure that Africa harnesses its vast mineral resources in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, supports the continent’s energy transition, and contributes to global green energy goals. The focus is on critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles. In the coming weeks leading up to COP29, we will share more details of the report, with an emphasis on its impact in Africa. #AMDCMedia #EnergyTransition #GreenMinerals #CriticalMinerals

Critical / green energy transition minerals, are vital components in today’s rapidly expanding clean energy technologies—from wind turbines and solar panels to electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The global demand for these minerals, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, is projected to nearly triple by 2030 as the world shifts away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. April 26, 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened a Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM). The panel was co-chaired by Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko from South Africa and @ditte juul Jørgensen Ms. Ditte Juul Jørgensen from the European Union. It included a diverse group of members from various governments, including representatives from African countries such as #Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), #Egypt, #Namibia, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, the #AfricanUnion, as well as non-state actors, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Marit Y. Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), participated as a member of the panel representing the African Union. On 11 September 2024, the panel released its final report, titled "Resourcing the Energy Transition: Principles to Guide Critical Energy Transition Minerals Towards Equity and Justice." The report outlined seven guiding principles and five actionable recommendations. According to Secretary-General Guterres, the principles aim to "ground the renewables revolution in justice and equity, ensuring it drives sustainable development, respects people, protects the environment, and fosters prosperity in resource-rich developing countries." It should be recalled that in February 2024, the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) launched the Africa Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS). This strategy aims to ensure that Africa harnesses its vast mineral resources in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner, supports the continent’s energy transition, and contributes to global green energy goals. The focus is on critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles. In the coming weeks leading up to COP29, we will share more details of the report, with an emphasis on its impact in Africa.

As global demand for lithium surges, Africa stands at the forefront of a potential energy revolution. With significant lithium reserves, the continent has the opportunity to become a global powerhouse for battery production, supporting the shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfTbYe5d #LithiumBoom #AfricaMining #BatteryRevolution #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture

#Africa is emerging as a strategic leader in the global #energy transition, with vast reserves of crucial minerals like cobalt, #phosphate rock, and #platinum group metals. These resources are essential for renewable energy #technologies and industrial applications, positioning the continent as a key player in shaping the future of energy.

These metals—cobalt, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements—are indispensable in crafting the core components of electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy technologies. This convergence of necessity and opportunity presents Africa with a unique advantage, allowing it not only to strengthen its economy but also to redefine its position on the world stage.  https://lnkd.in/d2sRb-a9

☝ “A world powered by renewables is a world hungry for critical minerals.” In April 24, UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. This week the panel report was published. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/e9t_a4EH Guterres’ summary: “A world powered by renewables is a world hungry for critical minerals. For developing countries, critical minerals are a critical opportunity – to create jobs, diversify economies, and dramatically boost revenues. But only if they are managed properly. The race to net zero cannot trample over the poor. The renewables revolution is happening – but we must guide it towards justice.” This is precisely the path DEM is following with its #Carachi Blanco project. In accordance with the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact, we will strengthen the region through our ESG-compliant project development, create jobs, continue to address the needs of the local population and use environmentally friendly technology #MadeInGermany for mining green #lithium for the energy transition. Follow us to stay up to date!

Soil Solutions is poised to play a crucial role in supporting South Africa's ambitious R105-billion green hydrogen project, particularly through the development of the 1,230 MW solar project in De Aar and related initiatives. With our expertise in environmental management and sustainable construction practices, we can contribute to the efficient and ecologically responsible construction of infrastructure necessary for such large-scale renewable energy projects. Our specialised solutions for dust control can significantly mitigate the environmental impact during the construction phases, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and enhancing worker safety. Furthermore, our innovative road construction and stabilisation technologies are ideal for creating durable access roads to remote project sites, which is essential for the sustainable transport of materials and equipment. By integrating Soil Solutions' advanced technologies and environmentally friendly practices, the project can achieve higher standards of sustainability and efficiency, aligning with its green objectives and contributing to the overall success of South Africa’s transition to a green economy. This collaboration would not only support the logistical aspects of the project but also bolster its environmental credentials, making a significant contribution to the development of the Gqeberha area and beyond. Intelligent Renewable Solutions https://lnkd.in/dXAQ_v8S HIVE Hydrogen Akuo Energy AfriCoast Solutions powered by AfriCoast Energy #greeneconomy #greenhydrogen #ecologicallyresponsible #environmentalcompliance #renewableenergy #roadconstruction #soilstabilization #sustainability #criticalinfrastructure

Green energy's Achilles heel? It's mineral dependency! The race towards a renewable future just got a reality check at the World Energy Congress. Carole Nakhle flagged a growing tension - 'resource nationalism'. It's a term that might seem distant from the clean energy realm but trust me, it's closer than we think. Think solar panels, wind turbines, battery tech - they all lean on a cocktail of minerals. And here's the catch - just like that classic board game Risk, the global map for these resources is far from evenly spread. Some countries are sitting on the motherlode. Resource nationalism isn't about hoarding for the sake of it. It's strategic. As demand for these minerals skyrockets, so does their value. And that's when countries might start saying "What's mine is mine," tightening their grip on these commodities and potentially stifling global supply. But let's not forget the context. In places like Congo, where these resources could flip the script on energy access, a little nationalism makes sense. Why not secure the homefront before lining the pockets of others? The takeaway? While we champion a green revolution, we can't ignore the mineral map. Prices could soar, politics might get prickly, and our quest for sustainability could hit a bottleneck. Thoughts? Experiences? Drop your insights below or shoot me a message - let's navigate these choppy waters together. keith.ogilvie@srg.talent.com #EnergyTransition #ResourceNationalism #Renewables

The government is laying the foundations for Australia to be a major miner, producer and exporter of green hydrogen and critical minerals. Of the $127 billion pipeline of announced hydrogen investment in Australia, including more than 80 announced projects, only $2 million to-date has been allocated towards First Nations engagement. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says Australia's superpower vision – enabled by green hydrogen and ultra-low cost solar – will require lots of land for the many hundreds of gigawatts of solar and wind farms required to generate the underlying electricity. That means securing the equitable and respectful involvement of First Nations communities and landowners right across Australia. Without the necessary land and social licence, the superpower vision will not eventuate. Furthermore, with over 450 critical minerals deposits across Australia, critical minerals exploration and mining is likely to occur in many Nations. Government policy suggests on-going engagement, benefit sharing and partnerships with First Nations peoples will be essential to improve equity and investment opportunities for the resources sector’s sustainability. But with the Federal government boosting in 2023 its critical minerals financing for Australian projects by $2 billion, is any investment going towards First Nations groups whose land will be impacted? This session at the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium reviews the application of government's policy/financial intent. Are there significant First Nations partnerships, equity and ownership arrangements in the critical minerals and green hydrogen sectors, including a seat at the table, and if not, why not? We look forward to delving in with Cameron Smith of Goodway Group, Sonja Dare and Jason Bilney from Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation, Mia Pepper from Publish What You Pay Australia, Anirudha Nagar from National Native Title Council, and Darren Godwell FAIIA from i2i Global. The First Nations Clean Energy Symposium is on in Adelaide until 9 May. It’s hosted by the First Nations Clean Energy Network, the National Native Title Council and the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation. You can learn more about the Symposium in the comments. Thanks for use of the photo Victor!