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Ivory Coast to build 52 MW solar plant by 2027
pv-magazine
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August 7, 2025
Ivorian developer Tongon Solaire has signed an agreement with the government of Ivory Coast for a 52 MW solar plant. The project is set for commissioning before the end of 2027. August 7, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Government of the Ivory Coast...
Egypt-UAE joint venture wins Ivory Coast solar tender at €0.0310/kWh
pv-magazine
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August 11, 2025
Infinity Power submitted winning bids of €0.03310 ($0.039)/kWh and €0.03213/kWh for two solar projects totaling 80 MW, marking the lowest tariffs secured by an independent power producer in West and Central Africa. August 11, 2025 Patrick Jowett...
UK Boosts African Mining Investments In Lead-Up To Fourth Industrial Revolution
Daily Independent
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August 20, 2025
1 The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
Côte d'Ivoire: PFO Africa invest in solar energy
Next is Africa
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3D model of the Ferké Solar solar power plant/PFO Africa.The Ferké Solar cornerstone ceremony/PFO Africa.Côte d'Ivoire has entered a new phase in the deployment of renewable energy with the official launch of Ferké Solar, a photovoltaic power...
UK Boosts African Mining Investments
Business Ghana
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The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
Ivory Coast vows to find new buyers for its cocoa as 15% Trump tariff looms
BusinessLIVE
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Abidjan — Ivory Coast will look for new markets for its cocoa, away from the US, if the administration of President Donald Trump goes through with its threat to impose 15% tariffs from Thursday, two officials said. The West African nation would...
India News | Parliament Passes Bill to Increase Production of Critical Minerals, Enable Inclusion of New Mineral in a Mining Lease
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill for promoting conservation of minerals, zero waste mining and supporting the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission with Union Minister for Coal and Mines G...
China's Magnet Export Curbs Impacting Indian Industries, Says Government
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The curbs imposed by China on key rare earth magnets are impacting the Indian industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Replying to a question by AIMIM MP...
China's export curbs on rare earth magnets impacting EV manufacturers
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
China's export restriction on key rare earth magnets has resulted in a supply chain bottleneck and impacted domestic industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha,...
Hypeo AI: How a $600k loss led Meriam Bessa to build an AI Influencer platform
Technext
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August 29, 2025
For Meriam Bessa, co-founder and CEO of Hypeo AI, the path to building an AI-powered influencer platform began with a crushing blow in early 2023. Her digital marketing agency, L’Atelier Digital, lost its biggest client, a $600,000 annual...
Nigeria Bans Exports of Raw Shea Nuts
Food Manufacturing - Wisconsin
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August 28, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients. The...
China’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives
ETAuto
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August 19, 2025
To secure overseas assets, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd — a joint venture set up to identify and acquire strategic minerals — is actively pursuing partnerships with global players.China’s decision to impose export restrictions on key rare earth magnets...
A Gold Mining Stock to Watch as the Metal Soars
myMotherLode - California
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August 19, 2025
The Diamba Sud mine in Senegal contains an estimated 724,000 ounces of gold, 53% higher than last year's estimate. It's currently a golden era for gold. The yellow metal has soared to new all-time highs this year and is dragging a gold mining...
Gebr. Pfeiffer to install vertical roller mill for clay grinding in Ivory Coast
Global Cement
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Ivory Coast: Gebr. Pfeiffer will supply an MVR 3070 R-2 vertical roller mill to Ciments de Côte d'Ivoire (CIMCI) for clay grinding at its cement plant. The mill will produce 62t/hr of clay at ≤10% R 0.090mm for use in calcined clay cement. The...
Cameroon cocoa farmgate prices report among the highest in West Africa
Confectionery Production
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Cameroon has stepped-up the pace for cocoa pricing in West Africa, emerging as the nation, reportedly emerging among the highest farmgate pay for the key confectionery ingredient, writes Neill Barston. As per a Cocoaradar report, the major crop is...
The reimagining of Africa’s place in the global financial system
Business Day
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August 29, 2025
When the U.S. Treasury transmits its annual report to Congress on the international financial institutions, few in Africa pause to read the fine print. These reports are often regarded as instruments of Washington policymaking, not as mirrors...
UK to boost strategic investments in African mining
New Business Ethiopia
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August 18, 2025
The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
United Kingdom (UK) Boosts African Mining Investments In Lead-Up To African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the...
Infinity Power signs concession agreements for Scaling Solar Côte d'Ivoire
Energy Global
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August 7, 2025
Infinity Power and the government of Côte d'Ivoire have entered into two concession agreements for landmark solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, as part of the World Bank’s Scaling Solar Programme. This milestone marks the company’s first...
Nigeria bans cosmetic material’s export
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. LAGOS, Nigeria -- Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country...