Voltalia and IFC Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa’s Mining Industry

Voltalia has announced a strategic partnership with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions within mining operations across Africa.

The mining industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors, with many sites still dependent on fossil fuels due to limited grid access. While Africa contributes only a small portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is rich in critical minerals—positioning the continent at the forefront of the global energy transition.

Through this collaboration, Voltalia and IFC will jointly identify and develop Power-to-Mine (PtM) projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions and enhancing energy security by integrating renewable power into mining operations. The initiative will focus on implementing renewable infrastructure in select African countries over the short to medium term. Robert Klein, CEO of Voltalia, commented: “This collaboration with IFC reflects our shared ambition to accelerate the minerals sector’s transition to cleaner energy. By combining Voltalia’s technical expertise with IFC’s development-driven approach, we’re helping to build a more resilient and sustainable energy future for the mining sector.”

Valerie Levkov, IFC Global Industry Director for Energy, Metals & Mining and Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory, said: “IFC’s partnership with Voltalia will bring renewable energy technologies to Africa’s important minerals sector, which contributes to jobs and economic development across the continent. Working with Voltalia, IFC will support tangible and long-term solutions that bring environmental and economic ben