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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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

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BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

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BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

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Mining

Sibanye 'isn't short on money', but may shutter metal streaming

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2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

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UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

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UFH and AngloGold Ashanti join forces to drive dairy sector innovation

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Rolls-Royce power systems include the full MTU business portfolio

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Deutz gets Compcom green light for Rolls-Royce deal

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jun 2024

Sanedi project manager Ashanti Mbanga

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Lindsey Schutters 21 Jun 2024

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Corobrik clarifies Rietvlei situation after Greenpeace coal mining accusation

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Transnet to appeal against R6.2bn Sasol award over tariff dispute

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The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

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Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

The Competition Commission has sent a powerful message to the inverter market.

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Victron Energy fined R14m for anti-competitive practices

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The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

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Infrastructure & Utilities

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The property sector can no longer afford not to invest in alternative energy

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Sawea hosted media on a tour of Aurora wind farm outside Cape Town.

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Sawea uses Global Wind Day to urge country towards faster shift to low-carbon future

18 Jun 2024

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Financial Services

Saudi Arabia has announced its involvement in Project mBridge

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Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

Mining

Kangra coal mine completes experimental safety drill

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Rosond has expertise in surface exploration and underground drilling

Mining

Compcom approves Rosond Holdings deal days after Saudi expansion

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jun 2024

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Financial Services

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A mine worker takes a break underground as South Africa's Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon, at Gold Fields' South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

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Electra Mining 13 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Jonathan Sinden, L2D chief operations officer.

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Egypt will benefit from floating nuclear plant

11 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

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280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

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IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

Nuclear Power

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Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

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Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

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As of December 2023, Kroondal had 4E PGM mineral reserves of 0.7Moz and mineral resources of 4.4Moz

Mining

66 miners still underground as Kroondal strike enters third day

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jun 2024

Good news for motorists as fuel prices drop in June 2024

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4 Jun 2024

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4 Jun 2024

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The high-tech solution is based on the RITM-200 reactor

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Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

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BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

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Coal miner safety is becoming more important as environmental regulations get more stringent.

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IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

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Omnia turns to battery metals to boost explosives business

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Anglo's board has rejected the BHP bid, citing the divestment effects on Amplats business.

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Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

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