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Rehabilitating 660 abandoned asbestos mines
The South African government is to close and rehabilitate some 660 abandoned asbestos mines and shafts... read



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Traditionally February is dedicated to all things design on Biz. This year we're rolling out the design theme, with a multi-industry Design Month feature on how design is influencing 20 sectors locally and globally... read
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Energy
Energy education critical to build a more sustainable future
Schneider Electric's Energy University has grown to more than 500,000 registered participants worldwide... read
Markets & Investment
Extractive resources have not benefited resource-rich countries in Africa
Ronald Chawatama, sustainability leader at Animus Sustainability Portal, interviews Isabelle Ramdoo, deputy programme manager of the Economic Integration Programme at the European Centre for Development Policy Management, on the illicit flows from the extractive sector in Africa... read
Mining
SA not likely to see a significant growth in coal exports
Despite a record growth in export tonnage of thermal coal through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), it is not a sign that South Africa is likely to see significant growth of coal exports in 2016... read
Mining companies urged to prioritise safety
Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwane has called on mining companies to prioritise the health and safety of its workers following the deaths of four mineworkers at Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg... read
Nuclear Power
Nuclear power to be debated at Africa Energy Indaba
The question about whether nuclear power is the right solution for South Africa will be debated at length during the Nuclear Forum session which forms part of the main Africa Energy Indaba conference. The Africa Energy Indaba will be held on 16 and 17 February in Sandton, Johannesburg... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
South Africa must shift its research focus from fossil fuels to renewables

Velaphi Msimang

Renewable energy makes up a very small part of South Africa's energy mix. This needs to be improved as the country's reliance on coal is still very high... read
Science & Engineering
DRA awarded optimisation study for Makhado coal project
DRA Projects SA has been awarded the optimisation study and front end engineering and design (FEED) package for Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) Makhado coal project... read
Business
Brands, here's why you should care about 'woke Twitter'

Sarah Britten

Woke Twitter could bring down your campaign and cause severe reputational damage. Here's why this audience should be considered as an essential part of the strategic and creative process... read
Multimedia
Going green in your home
Going green in your home
The increasing scarcity of Earth's resources like water and energy has prompted consumers to be more conscious of the environment, with many people now choosing to follow a "green" lifestyle and building homes which are energy efficient. - View/Rate
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