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Eskom’s tariff application reflects big rise in subsidy support for energy-intensive firms
By: Terence Creamer 15th October 2024 A policy decision to allow electricity-intensive companies operating in South Africa to enter into negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) with Eskom... →
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus
By: Terence Creamer 14th October 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that... →
ARM board approves construction of chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine
By: Martin Creamer 11th October 2024 The construction of a chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine has been approved by the board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM). ARM acquired... →
Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year – DoT chief director
By: Irma Venter 10th October 2024 The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director... →
Project dearth slows South Africa’s $9.3bn coal exit plan
By: Bloomberg 9th October 2024 The implementation of a $9.3-billion climate-finance pact between South Africa and some of the world’s richest nations has been slowed by an... →
France nears disbursement of second climate loan to South Africa
By: Bloomberg 9th October 2024 France is nearing the disbursement of a second loan to South Africa’s Treasury under the Just Energy Transition Partnership programme. “We are in... →
Mining legislation needs urgent reform as job losses bite
9th October 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) will submit a written question to Minister Gwede Mantashe and his Department asking for a detailed plan to halt the... →
$860m ilmenite beneficiation project enters bulk earthworks phase at Richards Bay IDZ
By: Martin Creamer 8th October 2024 The bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at... →