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Interactive website launched on South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
Interactive website launched on South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
7th October 2024

An interactive website about the challenges and opportunities that South Africa faces in the country’s transition to cleaner energy is now available at this link - The Road to a Just Energy... 


OceanaGold’s Waihi North and Macraes Phase 4 projects have been included in the list.
11 mining projects included in NZ fast-track list
7th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Of the 149 infrastructure and development projects released this weekend for inclusion in New Zealand’s Fast Track Approvals Bill, 11 are mining projects. These include OceanaGold’s Waihi North... 


DG Capital African Green Alpha director Shaun Nel 
Opinion: Treasury dismissing vital climate financing incentives as EU carbon sanctions come closer
4th October 2024

In this article, DG Capital African Green Alpha director Shaun Nel takes a critical look at how and why renewables tax incentives need to be better leveraged in the Just Energy Transition (JET) and... 


 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination – Mantashe
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite the South African mining industry having recorded two months of decline in production across some sectors such as coal and iron-ore, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe... 


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On-The-Air (04/10/2024)
4th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about manganese for battery electric vehicles, a new gold recovery operation and a new vanadium project. 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa
Miners worry about South Africa’s lagging transition, looming electricity cost increases
4th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is far behind in its work to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050, and the significant proposed electricity tariff increases being sought by State-owned Eskom could... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says
4th October 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American will not be an "inevitable" takeover target after its unbundles its diamond, platinum, nickel and coal assets, CEO Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday. The mining giant is restructuring... 


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Pace of energy transition cause for concern
4th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite consensus among South African businesses, including integrated energy and chemical company Sasol, on the necessity of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the debate regarding the pace of... 


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Strategic approach required for conveyor commissioning
4th October 2024

Building and commissioning conveyor systems at mines requires careful consideration of social impact and legal frameworks, reports mining, environmental and construction industry-focused law firm... 


ED Platform’s Socially Responsible Green Electrons concept ensures that energy development is intrinsically linked to core socio-economic development and progress in Africa.
Tapping into Africa’s new energy frontier: Socially responsible green electrons
3rd October 2024

Access to affordable and reliable energy across Africa is a crucial driver of economic and social development. Without it, agricultural productivity, food security and industrial development are... 


Dartbrook coal ramp-up fully funded, commercial production before year-end
Dartbrook coal ramp-up fully funded, commercial production before year-end
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The joint venture (JV) partners in the Dartbrook coal mine have secured an enhanced funding package, ensuring the project is now fully funded, Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) announced on Tuesday.... 


ENERTRAG South Africa CEO Enos Banda
Banda appointed CEO of ENERTRAG South Africa
1st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

German renewable-energy company ENERTRAG has appointment Enos Banda as the new CEO of South African operations. A lawyer by training, Banda is a well-known personality in the South African energy... 


As the rainy season looms, the need to clear silt from water storage and process dams has become critical
Urgent call to desilt water storage facilities ahead of rainy season
1st October 2024

As the rainy season approaches, the urgency to ensure that water storage and process dams are clear of silt has never been greater. Silt accumulation significantly reduces the storage capacity of... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Grid and regulatory hurdles stand in way of Ramokgopa’s ‘ultra-aggressive’ renewables vision
30th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says that government would like to be “ultra-aggressive” in the roll-out of new renewable energy, which he describes as the “future”.... 


UAE firm signs MoU with PIC to advance South Africa’s mining, green energy, transport and logistics sectors
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

United Arab Emirates (UAE) diversified natural resources company International Resources Holding (IRH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa's State-owned Public... 


MC Mining reports widened losses
30th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal miner MC Mining has reported loss after tax of $14.6-million for the financial year ended June 30, a 232% increase on the $4.4-million loss reported for the previous financial year. Non-cash... 


India, US likely to sign pact on critical minerals, sources say
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

India and the United States are likely to sign an initial pact for cooperation on critical minerals this week, two government sources said, as the two countries try to bolster trade ties despite... 


Coal producer JSW not interested in taking over any PGG deposits
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Poland's biggest coking coal producer JSW is currently not interested in taking over any mining deposits from Polska Grupa Gornicza, said Adam Rozmus, the company's vice-president for technical... 


Iron-ore soars to near three-month high on China's fresh property stimulus
30th September 2024 By: Reuters

Iron ore futures surged to a near three-month high on Monday, propelled by improving demand outlook on the back of top consumer China's latest property stimulus and a raft of monetary easing... 


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Provest Group goes solar for energy at its Steelpoort plant
27th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African mining, industrial and construction industries services provider Provest Group has successfully established a solar energy system at its Steelpoort plant, in Limpopo province.... 


Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Hugo Pienaar
Mining industry shed nearly 7 000 jobs in the second quarter
27th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The mining sector shed 6 926 jobs in the second quarter, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES), bringing the total number of workers still employed in... 


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Window of opportunity for SA business to fulfil its higher purpose?
27th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The role business has played in shaping South Africa’s democracy over the past 30 years and in supporting the 1996 Constitution’s objectives of “healing the divisions of the past” and “improving... 


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Company improves wind generation, enhances sector
27th September 2024

Leading green energy company G7 Renewable Energies is making headway in advancing South Africa’s transition to a green economy with various wind energy projects in progress for the purpose of... 


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Solutions boost verification efficiency, combat theft
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Declining coal prices globally have prompted coal producers to optimise costs and improve efficiencies across their value chain, with an increased focus on combating coal theft and quality... 


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Coal to remain relevant for decades
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Coal will continue to be relevant for decades to come, owing to its continued use in developing countries in Asia and Africa, says coal producer and exporter Thungela CEO July Ndlovu. Ndlovu is... 


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Wind power increasingly important to South African economy
27th September 2024

South Africa’s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan serves as a “comprehensive roadmap” for meeting the country’s projected electricity demand, balancing financial considerations with climate change... 


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Gas-to-methanol plant to provide industrial feedstock
27th September 2024

Pan-African development finance institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that it is arranging a project development facility to support Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant,... 


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Developer progresses colliery
27th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Significant milestones have been achieved at coal exploration and mining company Canyon Coal’s Gugulethu colliery, in Mpumalanga. They include the successful mining of first coal, the commissioning... 


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Black Mountain Mining renewable-energy PV facility, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will substitute a portion of the current electricity supply from State-owned power utility Eskom. 


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Majuba rail project, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project entails the construction of a railway line that links the Majuba power station to the main coal railway hub in Ermelo, Mpumalanga 


Aerial view of Gugulethu mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
27th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo expects binding offers for Australian coal assets by mid-November
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

Anglo American expects to receive binding offers for its steelmaking coal assets by mid-November as it advances a plan to restructure the business after battling a takeover offer from rival BHP... 


BHP's Adam Lancey
‘Capital is global,’ BHP exec warns Queensland
26th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner BHP asset president for the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Adam Lancey has raised concerns over the state’s ability to attract capital investment in its coal sector, urging for... 


Eskom showcases recycled coal ash road construction initiative at Kusile
26th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom has showcased how it incorporates recycled legacy coal ash into road construction at its Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga. This first-in-country initiative was... 


Komati Power Station
Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's donor-funded climate programme has spent just over a sixth of its allotted $11.6-billion, with a focus on expanding the power grid and preventing its coal-mining region slipping into... 


Iron-ore extends gains to near $100/t after China pledges more stimulus
26th September 2024 By: Reuters

Prices of iron-ore futures extended gains into a third straight session on Thursday, after top consumer China's pledge for more stimulus injected further confidence just as the last wave of... 


Mike Schmidt, ARM Executive Growth and Strategic Development in the Executive Chairperson’s office.
African Rainbow Minerals crowns grade as king, declares war on reef waste on PGMs front
26th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Two acronyms were drummed into new mining entrants in the days of yore – GIK and WAR. GIK is short for ‘grade is king’ and at the opposite end of the scale, everyone was urged to declare war on... 


Masama coal mine, in Botswana
Minergy sees green shoots from turnaround at Masama mine
25th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coal mining and trading company Minergy says its new strategic and operational drive towards business improvement has paid off in the financial year ended June 30, with the company experiencing... 


Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals
Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals
25th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia approved the expansion of three coal mines, sparking criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s administration and its efforts to keep emissions in check. The government cleared an... 


Iron-ore soars on China stimulus, lower global supply
Iron-ore soars on China stimulus, lower global supply
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices surged on Wednesday, as a fresh batch of policy easing measures from top consumer China lifted market sentiment, while lower global supply also lent support. The... 


Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be... 


Nersa public hearing sign
Publication of Eskom’s 36% tariff submission by Nersa heralds formal start of consultation showdown
24th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has formally published Eskom’s much-anticipated and much-criticised allowable revenue application for the coming three years ahead of what is... 


Solar PV
Next round of NDC’s critical test for meeting renewables-tripling goal – IEA
24th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) will be a critical test for the implementation of the COP28 pledge, made by nearly 200 countries in the United Arab Emirates last year,... 


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