https://www.bizcommunity.com/35/646.html Burkina Faso news 15 Science & Engineering news - Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/35/646.html en-us Tue, 05 May 2026 09:44:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crossboundary-secures-40m-to-build-solar-and-battery-power-for-african-businesses-392408a As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran pushes up diesel prices and Eskom increases its electricity tariffs, renewable energy is a good option for many businesses looking to reduce costs and increase energy reliability. Right on time, CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40m investment to fast-track commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267753 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ujs-dr-phumzile-mlambo-ngcuka-warns-of-mineral-colonisation-in-africa-844363a While addressing the 2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, UJ (University of Johannesburg) chancellor Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlighted the importance of women in African mining and the dangers of "mineral colonisation". 1-266549 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-mineral-wealth-at-the-centre-of-the-global-energy-transition-733752a According to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Africa stands at the centre of the global energy transition at a time when the global order faces evolution and recalibration. The minister was speaking at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 1-266142 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patrice-motsepe-announces-harmony-gold-huge-investment-629101a Harmony Gold chairman Patrice Motsepe said that the company is evaluating a substantial copper venture in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US mining giant Newmont Corporation. 1-263501 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/locals-angry-over-totalenergies-enclave-model-in-mozambique-407099a Hotel manager Fernando Cuna waited four years for TotalEnergies to resume construction of its $20bn liquefied natural gas project on Mozambique's coast, hoping it would bring clients to the nearby town of Palma. In a province where the average household income is less than $1 per day, locals like Cuna invested in hotels, catering and transport to benefit from the French oil major's 13 million tonne-per-year LNG project, only to see it suspended in 2021 due to Islamist militant attacks that killed dozens in Palma. 1-263285 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/botswana-and-angola-contend-for-control-of-de-beers-063335a The mining ministers of Botswana and Angola are set to meet for talks in Botswana's capital, as the two Southern African countries seek to take control of Anglo American diamond unit De Beers. 1-263097 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chevron-sets-its-sights-on-west-africa-for-oil-exploration-626421a Chevron is looking to expand its acreage in West Africa, which is a strategic region for the US oil major, a senior executive said after striking a deal to explore for oil in two offshore blocks in Guinea-Bissau. 1-262961 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mozambique-deliberates-totalenergies-lng-project-proposals-848073a Mozambique's government may have counter-arguments to the updated budget and schedule proposed by TotalEnergies for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project it is leading in the Southern African country, President Daniel Chapo said. 1-262879 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/harmony-gold-and-others-lose-mining-permits-in-mali-515730a Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected include local subsidiaries of Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold, and Resolute Mining. 1-262846 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Burkina Faso