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Concerns regarding resource nationalism reforms are a regular topic within the mining industry and international mining conferences, such as the African Mining INDABA currently ongoing in Cape Town.
The growth of arbitration centres in Africa
Cobalt’s rise good news for DRC producers
Mining boom in Kenya on hold
Following the successful financial close of Africa’s first solar photovoltaic independent power project outside of South Africa in 2014 it was anticipated that solar PV in Africa was now viable.
Infrastructure opportunities across Africa in a challenging environment
Africa has long been hailed as the continent for economic growth. But, in many ways, Africa can still be unpredictable and is oftentimes challenging.
An updated Electricity Grid Code has been issued by the Government of Zimbabwe. This is long awaited by developers of generation projects in the country and their lenders, as its 102 pages...
The royalty finance market is clearly no longer a new phenomenon. There are a growing number of companies willing to offer this form of finance and a proliferation of deals involving a royalty component.
Scratched Porsches and broken noses: a few peculiarities of limitation regimes
Limitation of liability is used in a variety of manners to limit the liability of shipowners.
Electrification in Kenya
Kenya has ambitious plans for the electrification of the country. In recent years it has increased the percentage of Kenyans connected to the electricity grid from 27% in 2015 to levels currently around 55%.
The impact of the OECD's BEPS actions on project financing
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) on the expansion and rehabilitation of the Kariba South hydro power and Hwange coal-fired power plants.
South Africa’s new arbitration law
On 21 April 2017 a new International Arbitration Billwas presented to South Africa’s parliament.
When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled: US budget cuts and the impact on African energy infrastructure development
Lack of available energy is one of the biggest problems facing Africa. This problem needs a solution. History to date has shown that inward investment is needed to create solutions to this problem.
The matter of Earthlife Africa Johannesburg v The Minister of Environmental Affairs and others is South Africa’s first judgment relating to climate change impact.
An emerging African hydrogen economy?
The vision of non-polluting hydrogen fuel cell transport meeting the world’s needs still seems a long way off.
‘Alternative finance’ has long been a buzz term in the mining industry.
Part 2 Coal-fired power stations in Africa: when policies and practicalities don’t stack up – Energy usage in Africa
Part 2 of this three part series, we consider power demand in Africa.
Part 1 Coal-fired power stations in Africa: when policies and practicalities don’t stack up – A Changing Landscape
In a three part series, we discuss the practicalities and policy surrounding the use of coal-fired power stations in Africa. In the first post, we explore the changing landscape of coal-fired power.
Nigeria’s minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun’s, recent call for a boost in infrastructure investment presents a key opportunity for the private sector in Nigeria
Judgment declares titles issued by the lands ministry illegal
In a far reaching judgment delivered on 19th December 2016, the High Court has declared that the registration forms as well as forms of titles including leases, title deeds, grants and certificate of title...
Transparency and accountability in corporate governance are fundamental principles of environmental management in South Africa.
Watercourses and project development in South Africa – General authorisations for certain water uses under the National Water Act, 1998
The new general authorisation for section 21(c) and (i) water uses published in August 2016 (the New GA) replaces the need to obtain a water use licence for these water uses in certain circumstances.
In 2013, the Obama administration launched Power Africa, a multi-faceted five-year financing and professional services initiative. The initiative aimed to double access to electricity in sub-Sahara Africa.
Part 2 South Africa: Protecting maritime creditors against defaulting shipowners
In Part 1 , we looked at the key factors making South Africa an attractive arrest jurisdiction. In this Part 2, we discuss how South Africa’s laws on the distribution of proceeds following maritime creditors.
Together with EY. we have authored a report for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) looking at Corporate Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Oil rich Gabon in central Africa re-joined OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Export Countries) at the beginning of July 2016, with a view to boost its oil production.
The OHADA Uniform Act relating to Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups was revised in 2014. Key changes included the introduction of a Société par Actions Simplifiés.
LNG-to-Power IPP Procurement Programme Information Memorandum released
The memo describes the scope of the LNG-to-power IPP Programme for prospective and interested bidders and highlights the opportunities the programme presents to the bidders and to the South African economy.
Angola beckons foreign investment
Angola’s ratification of the New York Convention is an invitation to foreign investors to start spending in the oil rich country struggling to maintain its balance sheet.
Compounding fears: Kenya’s controversial interest-rate cap on bank loans becomes law
On 14 September, Uhuru Kenyatta’s Kenyan government shocked the banking industry by passing the Banking (Amendment) Act 2016.
The residential construction industry in Ghana is a market with huge potential for growth. The population increases by around 565,000 people every year, bringing a corresponding need for more housing.
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Dr Mangudya announced on the 15 September 2016, that “bond notes” will be issued by the end of October.
DRC Adopts New Oil and Gas Legislation
Part 2 How should international investors deal with dispute resolution issues in Ethiopia: the practical considerations
Part 1 How should international investors deal with dispute resolution issues in Ethiopia: the Background
Export of containerised cargo and the impact of recent changes to SOLAS VI in Southern Africa
All Aboard: A Rail Infrastructure Resurgence in Africa
Light at the end of the corridor for trade in Africa
The increase of transport insurance recoveries in Africa means doing business differently
Creation of Botswana Energy Regulation Authority is approved
New DRC Oil and Gas Legislation
Steam rising for African geothermal – Project Finance International
How much is your investment worth? Using DCF in valuing mining investments in BIT arbitration
Recognition of EEA bail-in rights in Africa update – amendment to UK rules
CNBC Africa - Exploring business risks and opportunities post Brexit
The impact of FOREX tightening on the economy and on global businesses: A focus on Nigeria and Zimbabwe
Masen’s NOOR solar energy projects
Ilangalethu CSP 1 concentrated solar power project
The Paris Agreement: the future of renewables in East Africa
Nuclear: The African story
Angola - Diversification and reform
Morocco – a strategic financial hub in Africa
“Dubai: Gateway to Africa”…
Tanzania - Investing in the African electricity sector - Ten things to know
Nigeria - Investing in the African electricity sector - Ten things to know
Zambia’s Fight To Boost Investment Incentives for mining
Importing and exporting goods made easier: Receivables Financing in Africa
Update on Zimbabwean indigenisation
Where is the diamond? A review of dispute credentials of Sub-Saharan Africa
Djibouti: Becoming a key player in Africa
Financing projects in Africa: looking back and it’s not all doom and gloom
GARETT - STYLESHEET TESTING
Africa’s challenging path to becoming an agri superpower
Unlocking Africa’s energy potential: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’
Africa’s New Deal: Bankability and government support insights from the Indonesian market
Japanese infrastructure investment in Africa – can TICAD deliver?
Inter-regional grid infrastructure development in Africa on the rise
Zimbabwe and Indigenisation: Clarification of Government policy?
Super senior security for new money in OHADA restructurings
Africa, Commodities trading and Piracy
Safe Work New South Wales v Austral Hydroponics P/L; Safe Work New South Wales v Eang Lam [2015] NSWDC 295. Safe Work NSW has brought a successful prosecution against...
Zimbabwe: A tale of two extreme ends: Mineral exploration & marketing
Electrifying Africa: Obama signs Electrify Africa Act into law
Smart regulation is the key to unlocking Africa’s agribusiness potential
Healthcare Infrastructure: Developing R&D and manufacturing infrastructure in the life sciences industries
Contractual recognition of EEA bail-in powers in Africa
Video: Norton Rose Fulbright in Africa
Laws changing the lay of the land
Zanzibar and Tanzania vie over oil reserves
Global African Investment Summit talks agribusiness
MTN Fine: Implications for Doing Business in Nigeria
Enhancing sustainable development by using biodiversity offsets
Business challenges can become opportunities
South Africa ranked 73rd in World Bank’s Doing Business Report
Sanctions and agribusiness – are there exemptions to ensure food security?
Conflict Minerals: How Dodd-Frank is affecting mining in the DRC
LMA launches new African documents
Local partners: perspectives from Africa
South Africa’s hydraulic fracturing regulations – what they mean for exploration companies
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative: opportunities for investment in Africa infrastructure
A guide to the LNG market in Morocco
Why ‘force majeure’ provisions matter – lessons learned from a military coup in Burkina Faso
Mining – a tough year globally, but optimism remains in Africa
Obama’s Power Africa initiative caught in US congressional deadlock
Video: Breaking the resource curse
Tanzania develops first independent wind farm
Investing in renewable energy with DFIs: Watts the deal?
African elections 2015: how the ballot box affects investors
Transfer of power – developing a regional electricity generation market across Southern Africa
Mining royalties: in focus
OHADA's Uniform Law on Security Interests: Harmonising business law across Africa
Senegal: a guide to Senegalese mining legislation
Solar photovoltaic project in South Africa: project profile
First wind farm in Senegal: project profile
Financing uranium mining: a guide for junior mining houses
EPCM contracts: key issues for junior mining companies
A focus on streaming: highlighting new issues and approaches
Sharing mining infrastructure: across the African mining sector
Telecoms infrastructure in Zambia
Telecoms infrastructure in Burundi
Solar energy in Africa: structure of a solar power purchase agreement
Shale gas: South Africa
Mining codes in Africa: Togo amendments (proposed 2014)
A February 2014 note on draft amendments to Togo's mining legislative framework. The draft bill remains subject to change.
Solar power opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa: power to the people
Privatisation of distribution companies in Nigeria: project profile
Hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria: project profile
Mozambican mining law changes: updater – extension of taxation on Capital Gains
Moroccan CSP programme: project profile
Mining in Africa: Ghana – ten things to know
Makeni bioethanol and power project in Sierra Leone: project profile
Kariba South dam extension: project profile
Mining codes in Africa: 2014 amendments to provisions in Côte d'Ivoire
A 2014 note on Côte d’Ivoire's new mining code, looking at rights and obligations arising from mining titles (exploration and exploitation permits).
Solar photovoltaic plant in Rwanda: project profile
The government of Rwanda is targeting 563MW installed capacity by 2017 including from renewable energy sources.
Mozambique: forms of security available in Mozambique to foreign lenders
A proper understanding of how security can be taken and how risk can be mitigated is of paramount importance to investors.
Finding finance in the mining and metals sector: a guide for mine developers
Mining project investment: a guide to finding strategic investors
Solar energy in Africa: financing solar PV projects
EPC and EPCM contracts: a guide for junior mining companies
Mining codes in Africa: Gabon amends (proposed 2014)
Cambambe Dam: project profile
Abengoa Khi Solar One and Abengoa Kaxu Solar One: project profile
The Republic of Guinea: a guide to amendments to the Guinean mining code
Alternative financing sources: for mining companies
Solar energy in Africa: construction issues
There has been a marked upturn in interest in solar projects in the African market. This note outlines construction issues encountered in solar PV projects developed in Africa.
Accessing Chinese investment: a guide for mining and resource infrastructure clients
Local partners in Africa: opportunities and challenges for foreign investors
Breaking the resource curse: an opportunity for investment in Africa’s process sector
East Africa solar
Taking the long view: the global potash market
Commodity exchanges: helping Africa's fragmented farmers
Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural sector: unlocking potential through collaboration at all levels
Telecommunications towers in Africa: the next phase
An outline look at the specialised tower company business model