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The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policyLindsey Schutters

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

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Mining

Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

Construction & Engineering

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

22 Apr 2024

Coal, Oil & Gas

Galp Energia says Mopane oil field contains 10bn barrels

Sergio Goncalves 22 Apr 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana complex has faced the brunt of the PGM crisis

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater faces PGM headwinds, cuts jobs at ageing mine

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

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Facilities & Property Management

Western Cape invests R116.6m in energy resilience, solar

19 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Solarworld Africa hosted a partner conference in Cape Town for its 40th anniversary

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Solar industry: ‘South Africa shouldn’t waste public money on local manufacturing’

Lindsey Schutters 18 Apr 2024

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

GreenCape 18 Apr 2024

Fashion & Homeware

Clothing brand Curve Gear opens new store in Tygervalley Centre

Lindsey Schutters 17 Apr 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Climate Change

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

Nigeria suffered 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023

Energy

Nigeria suffers 5th grid collapse of 2024

Isaac Anyaogu 15 Apr 2024

Coal, Oil & Gas

OPEC courts Namibia as country embraces energy resources

Natalie Grover and Wendell Roelf 15 Apr 2024

Wits students at the Bushveld Complex

Science & Engineering

Mining companies invest R40m in Wits Bushveld Complex research

15 Apr 2024

The Alexkor coffer-dam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.

Environment & Natural Resources

Alexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle

John Yeld 12 Apr 2024

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater to cut 4,000 jobs in underperforming gold business

Nelson Banya 12 Apr 2024

South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.

Energy

New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater focuses on balance sheet, seeks metal steaming deals

Felix Njini 10 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

Mining

Sustainable mining is a profit and planet balancing act

Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

Dave Masureik 8 Apr 2024

Africa Data Centres breaking ground ceremony. Data centre energy efficiency is crucial in these cloud-dominant times.

Data & Analytics

Africa Data Centres and DPA SA breaks ground on solar farm in Free State

8 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

Markets & Investment

CompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

Lindsey Schutters 5 Apr 2024

Harmony Gold has struck a new labour agreement 3 months before the current one lapses.

Mining

Harmony Gold strikes landmark five-year wage deal

Lindsey Schutters 4 Apr 2024

Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

Materials & Equipment

Corobrik denies coal mining ambitions amid environmental concerns

4 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Science & Engineering

Zimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Energy

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

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Fintech

First investment product provider to receive FSCA approval for crypto license

28 Mar 2024

An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Markets & Investment

New Africa Energy Bank to Invest $5bn in oil and gas projects

Wendell Roelf 28 Mar 2024

Anglo American's Shishen facility

Mining

Kumba Iron Ore is acknowledged for responsible mining

27 Mar 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & Engineering

South African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

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Mining

Anglo maintains innocence as Kabwe claimants given leave to appeal

Lindsey Schutters 22 Apr 2024

Coal, Oil & Gas

Galp Energia says Mopane oil field contains 10bn barrels

Sergio Goncalves 22 Apr 2024

Coal, Oil & Gas

OPEC courts Namibia as country embraces energy resources

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Nigeria suffered 46 grid collapses between 2017 and 2023

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Nigeria suffers 5th grid collapse of 2024

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PropertyWestern Cape invests R116.6m in energy resilience, solar

19 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

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Solarworld Africa hosted a partner conference in Cape Town for its 40th anniversary

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New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

Energy & MiningNew reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

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RetailClothing brand Curve Gear opens new store in Tygervalley Centre

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The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilitySasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

Wits students at the Bushveld Complex

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The Alexkor coffer-dam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.

ESG & SustainabilityAlexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle

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Nelson Banya 12 Apr 2024

South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.

Energy & MiningNew energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

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Felix Njini 10 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

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Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

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Africa Data Centres breaking ground ceremony. Data centre energy efficiency is crucial in these cloud-dominant times.

ICTAfrica Data Centres and DPA SA breaks ground on solar farm in Free State

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The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

Energy & MiningCompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

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Harmony Gold has struck a new labour agreement 3 months before the current one lapses.

Energy & MiningHarmony Gold strikes landmark five-year wage deal

Lindsey Schutters 4 Apr 2024

Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

Construction & EngineeringCorobrik denies coal mining ambitions amid environmental concerns

4 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Energy & MiningZimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

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Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

Energy & Mining18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

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FinanceFirst investment product provider to receive FSCA approval for crypto license

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An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Energy & MiningNew Africa Energy Bank to Invest $5bn in oil and gas projects

Wendell Roelf 28 Mar 2024

Anglo American's Shishen facility

Energy & MiningKumba Iron Ore is acknowledged for responsible mining

27 Mar 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & EngineeringSouth African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

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27 Mar 2024

Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

Construction & EngineeringSpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

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FinanceIRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

FinanceCredit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects

26 Mar 2024

HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC

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Haitham Al Ghais 25 Mar 2024

Glencore board movements announced ahead of the AGM

Energy & MiningGlencore announces board changes

22 Mar 2024

Sibanye's Cooke operation is situated in the West Wits Line of the Witwatersrand Basin, near Randfontein

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater appoints uranium veteran Greg Cochran as EVP

22 Mar 2024

DMRE is revisiting possible nuclear power generation. Source: Shaun P Twomey/Pexels

Energy & MiningLatest government nuclear push sparks faith community outcry

21 Mar 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has suffered a production disruption at its Rustenburg complex

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater shaft damaged, production put on hold

20 Mar 2024

Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

Energy & MiningVeteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

19 Mar 2024

Sungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa

Energy & MiningSungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa

Sungrow 18 Mar 2024

A lithium processing plant in Africa

Energy & MiningSouth Africa eyes key role in global shift toward battery-powered future

18 Mar 2024

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LegalNational Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

15 Mar 2024