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Financing African hydrocarbon projects needs a segmented approach
Published: 24 Apr 24
In an era in which raising finance for major hydrocarbons projects was increasingly challenging, the developers of such projects in Africa should consider segmenting them and separately seeking finance for each segment. That advice was given by Africa Finance Corporation Senior Associate Shao Olumide. He was participating in a panel discussion at the 2024 African Refiners and Distributors Association conference, in Cape Town. Globally, investors were moving away from hydrocarbons projects, including fossil fuel refineries, he pointed out. But investors not willing to invest in a refinery itself might very well be prepared to invest in infrastructure ancillary to, but essential for, the operation of the refinery, such as roads, piers and other port or terminal infrastructure.
China copper gauge at zero offers stark warning to metal bulls
Published: 24 Apr 24
A key measure of Chinese copper demand just sank to zero, another sign that global prices are not balanced with what buyers in the biggest market are prepared to pay. Premiums paid on imported refined copper extended a months-long decline to reach zero for the first time in Shanghai Metals Market data going back to 2017. The unusually low levels come just days after copper on the London Metal Exchange rallied to a two-year high near $10 000 a ton.
China coal prices have bottomed, will surpass 2023 highs, industry group says
Published: 24 Apr 24
China's domestic coal prices have bottomed out and will exceed 2023 highs this year, a major coal industry group said on Wednesday. "Overall stockpiles are not very high, so if market purchases increase, that will directly cause prices to rise," said Han Lei, General Manager at the research department of China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association (CCTD).
Image of Maltento's Dominic Malan and Dean Smorenburg Fly farmer Maltento opens laboratory to expand insect research
Published: 24 Apr 24
Fly farmer Maltento has unveiled a new laboratory at its insect breeding facility in Cape Town. The laboratory has been built to expand Maltento’s research on insect biotechnology, and aims to position the company as a leader in the functional ingredient and sustainability space.
Blue Energy signs 20-year green power deal with wheel manufacturer Blue Energy signs 20-year green power deal with wheel manufacturer
Published: 24 Apr 24
Local developer and operator of clean energy infrastructure, Blue Energy Africa, has signed a 20-year deal with Borbet South Africa (SA) for the procurement of power from renewable-energy sources. Founded in 1962 by Peter Wilhelm Borbet, the family-owned company has five locations in Germany, as well as one each in Austria and South Africa, with the latter in Gqeberha.
Vitol CEO Russell Hardy World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals markets
Published: 24 Apr 24
Some of the world’s biggest energy trading companies are returning to metals, years after getting burnt in the notoriously difficult markets. Vitol Group, Gunvor Group and Mercuria Energy Group are among the traders building out their metals teams, as they look to deploy capital generated by record profits.
Defy launches solar-powered off-grid range Defy launches solar-powered off-grid range Has Video
Published: 24 Apr 24
Amid the compounding effects of loadshedding in South Africa and increasing concerns about climate change, appliance manufacturer Defy has launched its Solar Off-Grid fridge and freezer range to address local energy challenges. Sabrina Jardim tells us more.
Perseus expects strong operating performance to continue
Published: 24 Apr 24
ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has reported gold sales of 115 648 oz in the March quarter – a 19 489 oz decrease on sales in the December 2023 quarter, owing to the timing of gold sales. The weighted average gold price realised was $2 025/oz, $62/oz more than the December 2023 quarter price of $1 963/oz.
World Bank South Africa advised by World Bank on climate insurance, contingency fund options
Published: 24 Apr 24
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage. The country may take out climate insurance or establish a contingency fund to deal with major adverse weather events, a person familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified as a public announcement hasn’t been made. Municipalities could also be incentivised to invest in infrastructure and other measures to reduce the impact of unexpected weather events, the person said.
West African on track to meet full-year guidance following solid first quarter
Published: 24 Apr 24
Unhedged gold mining company West African Resources’ Sanbrado mine, in Burkina Faso, produced 56 595 oz of gold at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1 291/oz in the first quarter of this year. The company says it is tracking well to achieve full-year guidance of 190 000 oz to 210 000 oz at an AISC of less than $1 300/oz.
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