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NGO warns Bulgaria over plans to swap coal for fossil gas

14 March 2024

CEE Bankwatch says Sofia's intention to replace coal-fired with gas-fired power plants is unfeasible given it has no strategy or financial plan.

Oil-focused African Energy Bank to choose host nation in March, launch by end-June

14 March 2024

African Energy Bank expects to launch by June 30 after selecting a host nation this month and aims to raise an initial $5bn from African signatories, international financiers and MENA states, its head said in an interview.

Uzbekistan, China eye joint uranium exploration

14 March 2024

Tashkent is looking to an array of international partners to hit its ambitious output targets.

Russian oil refineries set ablaze in second day of Ukrainian attacks

13 March 2024

Relentless attacks on Russian refineries have led to widespread disruptions in the nation's energy supply chain.

Could lithium transform Zimbabwe’s economy or will the opportunity be squandered?

12 March 2024

Zimbabwe has Africa’s biggest lithium deposits but China is acquiring many of the mines and a question mark hangs over the extent to which the local population will benefit from the mineral wealth.

FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing

11 March 2024

Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced.

Kazakhstan positions itself for lithium windfall

8 March 2024

The National Geological Service says the country has lithium reserves of around 75,600 tonnes.

EU's CBAM poses financial threat to Ukrainian producers during wartime

8 March 2024

The introduction of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026 could potentially impose big new financial strains on Ukrainian producers, costing them millions in lost trade, unless the EU offers exemptions due to the war