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Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein. Source: Reuters/Ihsaan Haffejee

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Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

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Eskom team to submit report in month's time

Eskom team to submit report in month's time

15 Mar 2019

The beneficiation of diamonds has brought great benefits to Botswana. Shutterstock

Beneficiation is touted as a silver bullet. Why it might not be

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Niall Kramer, Saoga CEO

Industry explores oil & gas potential

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How data collected from mobile phones can help electricity planning

How data collected from mobile phones can help electricity planning

Eduardo Alejandro Martínez Ceseña, Joseph Mutale, Mathaios Panteli, and Pierluigi Mancarella 14 Mar 2019

Eskom's plan to keep the lights on

Eskom's plan to keep the lights on

13 Mar 2019

Allan Reid, director and mining sector head in the corporate & commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Ramaphosa's sunrise industry starts to shine

Allan Reid 13 Mar 2019

Image courtesy of PDAC

Baxter champions mining renaissance at PDAC

12 Mar 2019

Concentrated solar power could ease SA's electricity woes

Alec Basson 12 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Renewable energy programme will not collapse Eskom

8 Mar 2019

Richard Vries, group CEO of GIBB and Kiren Maharaj, MD of GIBB Power

Kiren Maharaj named MD of GIBB Power

8 Mar 2019

Nersa grants Eskom 9.4% tariff increase

8 Mar 2019

Wind turbines signal revitalisation of green tech SEZ

Wind turbines signal revitalisation of green tech SEZ

7 Mar 2019

Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

7 Mar 2019

The Xolobeni Conundrum: Land vs Mining Rights

The Xolobeni Conundrum: Land vs Mining Rights

Athi Jara and Bongani Memani 6 Mar 2019

Sibanye-Stillwater Driefontein operations

Mantashe to intervene in Carletonville mine protests

6 Mar 2019

Can South Africa keep the lights on? flickr/ Paul Saad

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Hartmut Winkler 5 Mar 2019

Seil-Safari navigates farmers through unchartered waters to new horizons

Seil-Safari navigates farmers through unchartered waters to new horizons

Echo Produksies 5 Mar 2019

SA welcomes improved mining ranking

SA welcomes improved mining ranking

4 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Mining records a drop in occupational fatalities

1 Mar 2019

The new Gamsberg zinc mine is creating jobs in the Northern Cape.

Zinc mine to change the face of the Northern Cape

1 Mar 2019

SA committed to more renewable power

SA committed to more renewable power

28 Feb 2019

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Focus on sustainability offers fresh investment prospects in the mining sector

27 Feb 2019

Chinese, black and white labourers in a South African gold mine probably taken between 1904 to 1910. Source: Carptenter/Library of Congress via pingnews (public domain)

Stats SA's confusing mining employment statistics

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Damning report on Eskom air pollution

Damning report on Eskom air pollution

John Yeld 27 Feb 2019

Will the Mining Charter create unrealistic community expectations?

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R5.5bn zinc mine for SA

R5.5bn zinc mine for SA

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Energy Minister, Jeff Radebe

IPP tender process is fair, open and transparent

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The beneficiation of diamonds has brought great benefits to Botswana. Shutterstock

Beneficiation is touted as a silver bullet. Why it might not be

Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne 14 Mar 2019

How data collected from mobile phones can help electricity planning

How data collected from mobile phones can help electricity planning

Eduardo Alejandro Martínez Ceseña, Joseph Mutale, Mathaios Panteli, and Pierluigi Mancarella 14 Mar 2019

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Zim to relax mine ownership rules

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Jumeme breaks ground on first phase of Lake Victoria hybrid solar mini-grid project

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Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

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18 Mar 2019

Eskom team to submit report in month's time

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15 Mar 2019

Niall Kramer, Saoga CEO

Industry explores oil & gas potential

14 Mar 2019

Eskom's plan to keep the lights on

Eskom's plan to keep the lights on

13 Mar 2019

Allan Reid, director and mining sector head in the corporate & commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Ramaphosa's sunrise industry starts to shine

Allan Reid 13 Mar 2019

Image courtesy of PDAC

Baxter champions mining renaissance at PDAC

12 Mar 2019

Concentrated solar power could ease SA's electricity woes

Alec Basson 12 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Renewable energy programme will not collapse Eskom

8 Mar 2019

Richard Vries, group CEO of GIBB and Kiren Maharaj, MD of GIBB Power

Kiren Maharaj named MD of GIBB Power

8 Mar 2019

Nersa grants Eskom 9.4% tariff increase

8 Mar 2019

Wind turbines signal revitalisation of green tech SEZ

Wind turbines signal revitalisation of green tech SEZ

7 Mar 2019

The Xolobeni Conundrum: Land vs Mining Rights

The Xolobeni Conundrum: Land vs Mining Rights

Athi Jara and Bongani Memani 6 Mar 2019

Sibanye-Stillwater Driefontein operations

Mantashe to intervene in Carletonville mine protests

6 Mar 2019

Can South Africa keep the lights on? flickr/ Paul Saad

Is South Africa on the cusp of a major shift in energy policy?

Hartmut Winkler 5 Mar 2019

Seil-Safari navigates farmers through unchartered waters to new horizons

Seil-Safari navigates farmers through unchartered waters to new horizons

Echo Produksies 5 Mar 2019

SA welcomes improved mining ranking

SA welcomes improved mining ranking

4 Mar 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Mining records a drop in occupational fatalities

1 Mar 2019

The new Gamsberg zinc mine is creating jobs in the Northern Cape.

Zinc mine to change the face of the Northern Cape

1 Mar 2019

SA committed to more renewable power

SA committed to more renewable power

28 Feb 2019

Over 90% of South Africa’s electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. Shutterstock

South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how

Jacklyn Cock 28 Feb 2019

Photo: Investing in African Mining Indaba

Focus on sustainability offers fresh investment prospects in the mining sector

27 Feb 2019

Chinese, black and white labourers in a South African gold mine probably taken between 1904 to 1910. Source: Carptenter/Library of Congress via pingnews (public domain)

Stats SA's confusing mining employment statistics

GroundUp staff 27 Feb 2019

Damning report on Eskom air pollution

Damning report on Eskom air pollution

John Yeld 27 Feb 2019

Will the Mining Charter create unrealistic community expectations?

Janine Espin 26 Feb 2019

R5.5bn zinc mine for SA

R5.5bn zinc mine for SA

25 Feb 2019

Energy Minister, Jeff Radebe

IPP tender process is fair, open and transparent

25 Feb 2019

Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4bn to SA economy

25 Feb 2019

Keeping South Africa’s lights on will come at a cost. Shutterstock

South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis

Catrina Godinho & Lauren Hermanus 22 Feb 2019

Thousands of trucks deliver coal each day to Eskom and to railway sidings for export. Photo: Katlego Phore

Forget cigarette smuggling. The big money is in stealing coal

Ciaran Ryan 22 Feb 2019

Is Eskom obliged to consult staff about unbundling?

Is Eskom obliged to consult staff about unbundling?

Tiisetso Rabolao and Tracy Robbins 22 Feb 2019

Engineering internship opens for entry soon

Engineering internship opens for entry soon

21 Feb 2019

Eskom reconfiguration set in motion

Eskom reconfiguration set in motion

21 Feb 2019

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

Reliable, secure electricity supply crucial to attract investment

20 Feb 2019

Minister of MIneral Resources Gwede Mantashe visited Gloria Coal Mine last week, where 22 men are trapped underground, presumed dead. Photo: Ciaran Ryan

Lawlessness at Gupta mines was behind deadly tragedy

Ciaran Ryan 19 Feb 2019

Solving renewable energy's intermittence problem

Solving renewable energy's intermittence problem

19 Feb 2019

Is it feasible to be more inclusive in retrenchment talks in the mining sector?

Is it feasible to be more inclusive in retrenchment talks in the mining sector?

Eugene Phajane 19 Feb 2019