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April 1, 2026Mineral EconomicsOpen Access

Evaluating energy costs for sustainable mining: The case of CEMAC in Central Africa

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EFEwembe Yuka FontamaSRSteven RupprechtOEOlushola Daniel Eniowo

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Examines energy costs affecting mining sustainability in CEMAC, suggesting solutions for growth and investment.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to assess the impact of high electricity costs on the sustainability of mining operations in the CEMAC region.
  • Conducted comparative analysis and literature synthesis
  • Evaluated infrastructure limitations and energy sources
  • Identified sustainable energy solutions for mining
  • High electricity costs significantly inflate mining production costs
  • Reliance on diesel generators deters investment
  • Four sustainable energy options identified: hydroelectric power, solar energy, wind power, and biomass

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Fontama et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb59f16edfba7beb876b9https://doi.org/10.1007/s13563-026-00621-2
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