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Substation and wind turbines
Grid rules should favour shovel-ready projects whether public or private – Minister
29th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa indicates that he is in favour of grid-access rules that ensure as much new capacity is added as quickly as possible regardless of whether... 


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Zero Carbon Logistics signs MoU with China’s Sany on N3 truck chargers
29th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Logistics (Zero CL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany to be the technology provider for its proposed off-grid electric truck... 


Mogale Tailings Retreatment Project, near Krugersdorp, on Gauteng’s West Rand.
Pan African’s below-$900/oz tailings advance beating budget, conquering clock
29th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The latest gold tailings retreatment project of Pan African Resources is ahead of schedule and below budget. The Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) Project, located to the west of Johannesburg, near... 


Anglo Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
Demerging Anglo Platinum excited about demand outlook for platinum group metals
26th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Anglo American Platinum, which is in the process of demerging from the Anglo American group, this week expressed confidence in the demand outlook for the platinum group metals (PGMs). The... 


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EV charging network expansion progressing
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by... 


Image of construction under way at the Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility
Ummbila Emoyeni wind energy facility, South Africa – update
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the project is under way. 


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Thermal coal prices stagnate amid oversupply, weak demand
26th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Market research firm BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, says thermal coal prices will remain stagnant owing to oversupply and weak demand. The company maintains its Newcastle thermal coal price... 


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Shoprite group rolls out electricity wheeling at a third site
25th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite retail group has started wheeling renewable electricity at its home office in Brackenfell, Cape Town, making it the company’s third site to implement this energy solution. Wheeling... 


“G” IN ESG
“G” IN ESG
25th July 2024

By: Michael Judin In 2021, Sygnia Limited CEO Magda Wierzycka made a controversial statement at an investment conference that ESG investing has become a mere buzz word and argued that the... 


Coal station
South Africa’s 2030 decarbonisation target at risk, climate commission warns
25th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is cautioning that South Africa may miss its 2030 decarbonisation target in light of a decision to further delay the decommissioning of three aged coal... 


The Case for Large Nuclear in South Africa: An Imperative for a Stable Energy Future
The Case for Large Nuclear in South Africa: An Imperative for a Stable Energy Future
25th July 2024

By Gaopalelwe Santswere, the Deputy President of Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (NIASA) When discussing nuclear power in South Africa, many advocate for a utopian future powered... 


Graphics showing the new expanded facility
Africa Data Centres adds 6 MW of capacity to Cape Town facility
25th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre infrastructure company Africa Data Centres has added three halls, totalling 6 MW of IT load capacity that is now live, to its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, thereby doubling its capacity.... 


Sukari gold mine, in Egypt
Centamin declares 53% interim dividend payout ratio
25th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London- and Toronto-listed gold miner Centamin has declared an interim dividend of $0.025 a share for the six months ended June 30, resulting in a total distribution of $26-million, which... 


An image showing the Tharisa mine
Tharisa signs long-term PPA for wheeled power
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE- and LSE-listed Tharisa has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the procurement of wheeled renewable energy for the Tharisa mine, situated on the western limb of the... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad.
We’re moving at pace to create more agile, profitable Anglo, CE Wanblad reports
25th July 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company Anglo American, which is in the process of restructuring itself, on Thursday delivered $5-billion underlying half-year earnings for the six months to the end of June.... 


Rows of solar PV panels at a South African project
Africa offers $193bn renewables opportunity, study shows
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa offers a $193-billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe and the US, according to a new study.... 


An image showing Checkers Hyper Brackenfell and the Shoprite Group's home office in Brackenfell
Shoprite Group implementing electricity wheeling at Cape Town office
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Retailer the Shoprite Group is wheeling renewable electricity at its home office in Brackenfell, Cape Town, marking its third site to implement this energy solution. The retailer becomes one of the... 


Standard Bank head of power Rentia van Tonder
Standard Bank backs 500-MW-worth of decentralised electricity projects post reforms
24th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory... 


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Panellists have mixed views on sustainability of renewable-energy financing
24th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) developers are currently generating lower returns on renewable-energy projects at about 11%, making it challenging for banks and institutions to provide finance,... 


An image of coal
Stable coal consumption expected through to 2025 as electricity demand surpasses renewables supply
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely... 


An image of Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Collaboration, investment pivotal to a successful energy transition
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Coal, as a plentiful natural endowment in the country, is poised to remain a pivotal part of the South Africa’s energy mix for the foreseeable future; however, this comes with risks and challenges,... 


Codelco obtains $532m in climate financing
24th July 2024 By: Reuters

Chilean State miner Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, said on Tuesday it has obtained $532-million in climate financing authorised by french bank Credit Agricole CIB. The funds... 


Coal heap
Speakers stress importance of coal as an energy source, warn of unfair pressure on developing countries
23rd July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With coal consumption having increased by 11% since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the commodity being a mainstay for many countries’ energy mixes, including Australia and India,... 


The Metalbox property in Auckland Park
Energy Partners completes first solar facade skyscraper at Fairvest-owned property
23rd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Energy company Energy Partners has completed a project at property investment company Fairvest's Metalbox skyscraper in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The property now features a building-integrated... 


Krutham executive chairperson Dr Stuart Theobald
Africa Impact Investment Awards recognise the power of catalytic capital
23rd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The 2024 Africa Impact Investment Awards, held in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrated the contributions made to the burgeoning impact investment sector across Africa by showcasing exemplary achievements in... 


Australia announces new offshore gas exploration permits to plug supply gaps
23rd July 2024 By: Reuters

Australia on Tuesday announced new offshore gas exploration permits for its east and west coast markets in a bid to ease concerns over long-term supply gaps as the country moves rapidly away from... 


Energising South Africa – why energy storage solutions are crucial to the country’s energy transition
Energising South Africa – why energy storage solutions are crucial to the country’s energy transition
23rd July 2024

By Richard von Moltke, General Manager at Static Power, a division of ACTOM With South Africa facing a critical juncture in its energy transition – needing to meet rising demand while reducing... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George emphasises collective multilateral climate effort in MoCA speech
22nd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa and most other African and developing countries are facing a very serious economic situation with pressing development challenges, such as high unemployment and poverty rates. Southern... 


Image of the Balancell warehouse
Balancell expands plant tenfold; seeks govt backing for energy storage industry
22nd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Energy storage company Balancell is moving into a new R80-million factory in Ndabeni, Cape Town, as the business gears up to grow its capacity roughly tenfold, says chief commercial officer Ian... 


Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and lithium power Chile as seeks to diversify
22nd July 2024 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's mining minister will visit Brazil and Chile over the coming two weeks, the ministry said on Sunday, as the world's leading oil exporter seeks to expand its international presence in... 


AltGen’s Fireside Chats: Finding Skills at Scale for Green Hydrogen: Crucial Skills, Lean Teams, and AI at Scale
AltGen’s Fireside Chats: Finding Skills at Scale for Green Hydrogen: Crucial Skills, Lean Teams, and AI at Scale
22nd July 2024

Series 3 of 4 For our third Fireside Chat, we will be discussing the obstacle that scale poses to the development of green hydrogen projects. When we think of scale, particularly when it comes to... 


Solar loops
Heatwaves driving strong growth in electricity demand – IEA
19th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy demand growth is forecast to be among the highest levels this year and next, compared with the last two decades, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in its ‘Electricity Mid-Year... 


South Africa to lay out carbon market regulation proposals
19th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to lay out its proposals for how to regulate carbon markets in the country in the next few months. The government department said it plans to publish a... 


Image of a display of WEG motors
State-of-the-art power solutions to be showcased
19th July 2024

The latest advancements in hybrid power solutions encompassing renewable energy and energy storage, as well as innovative electric motors and drive technology, will all be on display at this year’s... 


Image of wind farm
Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm, South Africa
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will help power Richards Bay Minerals' operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. 


Drill core from the Jadar lithium project
Jadar lithium-borates project, Serbia – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A Serbian court has overturned a government decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's initial planning permission to develop a lithium mine in the country. 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his opening of Parliament address
Vulindlela 2.0, green industrialisation, infrastructure at centre of GNU’s growth vision
18th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A second round of economic reforms under Operation Vulindlela, together with green industrialisation and scaled-up infrastructure development have been placed at the centre of the Government of... 


350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support
350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support
18th July 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

International environmental movement 350Africa! said on Thursday that for Africa to realise a just transition to renewable energy, significant investment from financial institutions and developed... 


Representatives of Engie, Pele Green Energy, Aurex Constructors and Abslon Construction break ground at the 75 MW Grootspruit solar PV plant in the Free State.
Engie starts construction on 75 MW Grootspruit solar PV plant
18th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Independent power producer Engie has broken ground on the construction of the 75 MW Grootspruit solar PV power plant, which is being built and will be operated in partnership with Pele Green... 


Andrew Forrest
Fortescue hits brakes on green hydrogen plans
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Billionaire Andrew Forrest is scaling back his plans to turn Australian miner Fortescue into a green hydrogen heavyweight, blaming high energy prices for a setback that has prompted an overhaul of... 


Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

A disparate group including Australian mining lobbyists and environmentalists have banded together to back the government’s renewable energy transition plan, after opposition lawmakers called for... 


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