U.S. demand for Africa’s critical minerals drives Lobito Corridor project
September 2, 2024
Days after the first shipment of copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the U.S. via the Lobito Corridor
Investment
Keeping you up to date on the latest investments into major farm acquisitions, energy and tech stocks, and what VCs are looking at in the food and energy markets.
Qatar investment in TechMet bolsters US efforts against China’s grip on critical minerals
August 15, 2024
Gulf state seeks to grow in critical minerals market with $180 million investment. Qatar’s investment in TechMet, a private firm that
New energy transition fund highlights climate finance challenge
August 7, 2024
An asset-management business just made a major investment in clean infrastructure and the energy transition for developing countries. Ninety One just
South Africa enacts sweeping climate change law amid coal dependency
July 29, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a broad climate change act into law on Tuesday. The new legislation sets emission caps
MIT study raises concerns about green ammonia
July 25, 2024
Green ammonia offers environmental benefits that could shape clean energy, but it might be simultaneously damaging the climate. A new study
African agriculture is seeking investments
July 25, 2024
African agriculture can redefine the country. They need investment first. African Fertilizer In May, African leaders pledged to triple fertilizer use
Significant investment to strengthen East African dairy sector
July 19, 2024
The East African dairy sector is receiving a major investment that will significantly impact farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Agriculture in
UN Panel establishes guidelines for critical minerals
July 16, 2024
The UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals concluded its inaugural in-person meeting on July 8-9 in Copenhagen. They focused on
EU approves $3 billion Swedish plan to cut emissions
July 8, 2024
The European Commission has approved a €3 billion ($3.21 billion) Swedish plan to cut emissions. It is the next step into
Germany and Morocco partner for clean energy growth
July 2, 2024
Germany entered into a climate and energy alliance with Morocco to promote renewable energy expansion and hydrogen production in the North
Recent News
Peak oil prediction moved up to 2029 as China’s consumption slows
September 25, 2024
Microreactors and SMRs promoted at US-Africa nuclear conference
September 19, 2024
Swine fever threatens Italy’s pork business
September 18, 2024
U.S. hopes domestic production counters China’s critical minerals dominance
September 15, 2024
WTO panel on sustainable agriculture urges farm and trade reform
September 13, 2024
Breakthrough in stabilizing ammonia could enable hydrogen’s use for energy
September 10, 2024
