Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising the mutual benefits...more
The global energy transition means that demand for critical materials and minerals is on the rise. With significant quantities of the world’s metals and minerals located in Africa, mining companies must operate in a dynamic...more
On 22 February 2024, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced that the UK would withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after a recent failed attempt to modernise its text....more
The mining sector is playing, and will continue to play, an essential role in the energy transition. As demand for critical metals and minerals continues to intensify, a significant increase in foreign investment is likely to...more