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SHALE GAS
Shale gas to be included in amended gas bill
The proposed amendments to the Gas Bill would open the gas industry and include a platform for the potential development of South Africa’s much-contested shale gas resource. Department of Energy (DoE) chief director of hydrocarbons policy Muzi...By: Natasha Odendaal
16 May 13
FUEL CELLS
Fuel cell technology in South Africa
We regularly hear of the concept of the ‘hydrogen economy’. Frequently, this is spoken of in rather vague terms of how hydrogen-burning cars and so on will emit no pollution. While much of the concept of a hydrogen economy is still a pipe...By: Kelvin Kemm
01 Mar 13
Construction
Quarry industry gaining momentum owing to infrastructure development and legal compliance
Feedback from member companies of the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) reflect that the quarry industry gained momentum in 2012, owing to an increase in infrastructure development with a positive industry...By: Yolandi Booyens
15 Feb 13
COAL & ELECTRICITY
Eskom delivers pact framework to coal miners
State-owned electricity group Eskom has handed over a draft framework agreement to its four main coal suppliers outlining the details of a possible compact aimed as containing the future cost of coal.
Eskom CEO Brian Dames told the National Energy...
By: Terence Creamer
01 Feb 13
Wheels within wheels
The political storm over Amplats only causes more harm
Firstly, a Happy New year to everybody. And a prosperous one. After all, only through prosperity can we retain existing and create new jobs. Obviously, the the world did not end, as some feared (hoped?) on December 21, the day the calendar of the...By: Keith Campbell
25 Jan 13
WORLD ECONOMY
Zuma to attend WEF yearly forum in Davos
President Jacob Zuma, who travelled to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on Monday to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) yearly meeting, will use South Africa’s attendance to call for the world's top economies and businesses to invest in South...22 Jan 13
Mining Indaba 2013
Company Announcement: TIME “Most Influential Person” Dambisa Moyo to address 2013 Mining Indaba 
Dr. Dambisa Moyo, the acclaimed author of New York Times bestsellers “Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working” and “How there is a Better Way for Africa,” has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the 19th edition of the Investing in African...
SHALE GAS
Shale gas exploration needed to determine full potential – academic
The Karoo’s shale gas resource could potentially change the economic landscape of South Africa, as it held significant energy and job creation potential, University of the Free State director of ground water studies Dr Danie Vermeulen said on...By: Megan Wait
31 Oct 12
MINE NATIONALISATION
Nationalisation supporters wasted chances – Shabangu
The people calling for the nationalisation of the country's mines were economically empowered, and had wasted the money lent to them to acquire that ownership, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Thursday night. "When we formulated...By: Sapa
12 Oct 12
PLATINUM
Mintek commissions R44m water atomisation plant
Minerals research and development organisation Mintek has successfully commissioned its R44-million demonstration water atomisation plant at its Randburg campus, in Johannesburg. Mintek MD Alan McKenzie said the facility, cofunded by Mintek and...02 Oct 12
LABOUR
NUM, Cosatu demand reopening of wage agreements
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and government have called for the reopening and an early review of wage agreements in the mining industry, in an effort to fast-track the normalisation...
By: Natasha Odendaal
02 Oct 12
MINING & THE ENVIRONMENT
Acid mine drainage issue reaching critical stage – WRC
The issue of mine water treatment and the management thereof has become urgent. South Africa has run out of time to debate and must act, says Water Research Commission (WRC) mine water treatment and management research manager Dr Jo Burgess.
The...
By: Leandi Kolver
21 Sep 12
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