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Sibanye recently secured a €500m green financing loan for the Keliber lithium project

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Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

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Pump jacks operate at sunset in an oil field in Midland, Texas. Source: Reuters/Nick Oxford

Oil price breaches $90 as Saudi Arabia and Russia extend supply cuts

Natalie Grover, Katya Golubkova and Andrew Hayley 5 Sep 2023

WMI seminar will explore mining innovation. Source: Supplied

Wits Mining Institute to host mining innovation seminar

5 Sep 2023

Africa is still a top destination for oil and gas exploration. Source: Supplied

Oil and gas is still big business in Africa

NJ Ayuk 4 Sep 2023

Load and haul operations at Thungela's thermal coal mining operation, Isibonelo Colliery (formerly Anglo American), in Mpumalanga. Source: Philip Mostert/Anglo American/Handout/Reuters

Insurers restrict coal coverage in response to climate concerns

Clara Denina and Sarah McFarlane 1 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Mining is a tough industry for women. Source: Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash

#WomensMonth: How Kholo Letsie survives life at a mine

Lindsey Schutters 31 Aug 2023

Gaining the most from retail's investment in solar

Gaining the most from retail's investment in solar

Mark Freeman 31 Aug 2023

Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Sibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

Lindsey Schutters 30 Aug 2023

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How SA's mining law holds unique advantages for Chinese investors

Hulme Scholes 29 Aug 2023

EU has established its own infrastructure fund for African sustainable aviation fuel. Source: Reuters/Yves Herman

EU scouts African clean jet fuel projects with 'Belt and Road' type fund

Wendell Roelf 29 Aug 2023

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Source: x.com

Ramokgopa sheds more light on China energy deals

28 Aug 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

EcoFlow power stations now compatible with transfer switch. Source: Supplied

EcoFlow power stations now compatible with transfer switches

28 Aug 2023

Source: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China's President Xi Jinping, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pose during Brics summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

#BRICS2023: South Africa, China sign power deals during Brics summit

Promit Mukherjee 25 Aug 2023

Karpowership procurement deal intended for 20 year contract. Source: Karpowership

Winde and WCG make official statement to oppose Karpowership

24 Aug 2023

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

23 Aug 2023

Discovery Bank clients can now get 48 hour solar installations. Source: Los Meurtos Crew/Pexels

Get solar and back-up power in 48 hours with Discovery Bank

23 Aug 2023

Source: IDC. Bank of China chief executive officer, Longjian Chen seen here with SA's minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel signing in the new framework agreement.

#BRICS2023: Brics Summit ushers in new era as IDC and Bank of China sign historic MOU

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Source: Frederico Beccari/Unsplash

Standards can help steady SA's grid under new rules

22 Aug 2023

Minister of Electricity in the Presidency Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Source: x.com

Municipalities' unpaid dues to Eskom rise to R63.2bn

Promit Mukherjee 21 Aug 2023

XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

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Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

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Govt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

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AngloGold Ashanti shareholders approve South Africa exit

Nelson Banya 21 Aug 2023

SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

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Lindsey Schutters 18 Aug 2023

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Solar MD builds bigger facilities in Cape Town

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Addressing the dress code: New PPE provision guidelines fit for women in mining

Kate Collier 16 Aug 2023

Hotels of the future are built on interoperable solutions

Mark Freeman 16 Aug 2023

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

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XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

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Nigeria's Forcados crude oil exports have resumed, says Shell

Natalie Grover 14 Aug 2023

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 11 Aug 2023

Morocco tenders for 400MW solar plant in Atlas Mountains

Morocco tenders for 400MW solar plant in Atlas Mountains

Ahmed Eljechtimi 10 Aug 2023

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Africa is still a top destination for oil and gas exploration. Source: Supplied

Oil and gas is still big business in Africa

NJ Ayuk 4 Sep 2023

Load and haul operations at Thungela's thermal coal mining operation, Isibonelo Colliery (formerly Anglo American), in Mpumalanga. Source: Philip Mostert/Anglo American/Handout/Reuters

Insurers restrict coal coverage in response to climate concerns

Clara Denina and Sarah McFarlane 1 Sep 2023

The Olifants River estuary on the West Coast is now protected from diamond mining in terms of a legally binding settlement agreement. Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

11th-hour out-of-court settlement reached on West Coast diamond mining

John Yeld 1 Sep 2023

Mining is a tough industry for women. Source: Dominik Vanyi/Unsplash

#WomensMonth: How Kholo Letsie survives life at a mine

Lindsey Schutters 31 Aug 2023

Gaining the most from retail's investment in solar

Gaining the most from retail's investment in solar

Mark Freeman 31 Aug 2023

Mopani's Mufulira copper mine employs 5,000 people directly. Source: Mopani Copper Mines

Sibanye-Stillwater stock tumbles after earnings, still chasing Mopani

Lindsey Schutters 30 Aug 2023

Image source: luzitanija –

How SA's mining law holds unique advantages for Chinese investors

Hulme Scholes 29 Aug 2023

EU has established its own infrastructure fund for African sustainable aviation fuel. Source: Reuters/Yves Herman

EU scouts African clean jet fuel projects with 'Belt and Road' type fund

Wendell Roelf 29 Aug 2023

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Source: x.com

Ramokgopa sheds more light on China energy deals

28 Aug 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

EcoFlow power stations now compatible with transfer switch. Source: Supplied

EcoFlow power stations now compatible with transfer switches

28 Aug 2023

Source: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China's President Xi Jinping, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pose during Brics summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

#BRICS2023: South Africa, China sign power deals during Brics summit

Promit Mukherjee 25 Aug 2023

Karpowership procurement deal intended for 20 year contract. Source: Karpowership

Winde and WCG make official statement to oppose Karpowership

24 Aug 2023

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

Jaguar Land Rover unveils new renewable energy storage system from used car batteries

23 Aug 2023

Discovery Bank clients can now get 48 hour solar installations. Source: Los Meurtos Crew/Pexels

Get solar and back-up power in 48 hours with Discovery Bank

23 Aug 2023

Source: IDC. Bank of China chief executive officer, Longjian Chen seen here with SA's minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel signing in the new framework agreement.

#BRICS2023: Brics Summit ushers in new era as IDC and Bank of China sign historic MOU

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Source: Frederico Beccari/Unsplash

Standards can help steady SA's grid under new rules

22 Aug 2023

Minister of Electricity in the Presidency Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Source: x.com

Municipalities' unpaid dues to Eskom rise to R63.2bn

Promit Mukherjee 21 Aug 2023

Image source: Alfo Medeiros from

Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

Image source: Evgenyi Lastochkin –

Govt pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims

21 Aug 2023

AngloGold Ashanti shareholders approve South Africa exit

Nelson Banya 21 Aug 2023

SA operations were the few positives in a tough H1 2023 for Sibanye-Stillwater. Source: x.com

Sibanye-Stillwater trading statement shows decline amid market challenges

Lindsey Schutters 18 Aug 2023

An artist's impression of Solar MD's new Richmond Park property. Source: Supplied

Solar MD builds bigger facilities in Cape Town

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The energy crisis is forcing higher tender prices and project shutdowns. Source: Supplied

How construction companies can respond to the energy crisis

17 Aug 2023

Image source: Kindel Media from

Addressing the dress code: New PPE provision guidelines fit for women in mining

Kate Collier 16 Aug 2023

Hotels of the future are built on interoperable solutions

Mark Freeman 16 Aug 2023

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

15 Aug 2023

SU and Pham have retrofitted a taxi to become an EV. Source: Supplied

Stellenbosch University electric taxi project ramps up

15 Aug 2023

Moses Motlhageng, CE of Impala Rustenburg

Impala Rustenburg appoints new CEO

15 Aug 2023

Shaping tomorrow's skylines: The ascending trajectory of the smart building market

14 Aug 2023

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Eskom generation capacity improving

14 Aug 2023

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DPE affirms commitment to restructuring Eskom

11 Aug 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

11 Aug 2023

Sungrow installed invertor: Image: Supplied

Battle load shedding with Sungrow Residential Solution

OLC Through The Line Communications 11 Aug 2023

Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso

Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso

Chris Gilili 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied.

FNB aims to empower 100 South African branches with solar power

8 Aug 2023