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SA reiterates diversified energy mix
SA reiterates diversified energy mix
Energy Minister reiterates a diversified energy mix that includes IPPs and the nuclear... read


Call for easing on mine stoppages
Call for easing on mine stoppages
[Allan Seccombe] AngloGold Ashanti called for a different approach to safety stoppages, which cost it 44,000oz of gold... read


"Uberisation" of mining needed
"Uberisation" of mining needed
[Lorenzo Tencati] It is critical that mining houses embrace the technological revolution if they are to overcome challenges... read


Energy & Mining
Why we need to unite to feed children while at school
Why we need to unite to feed children while at school

Issued by Peninsula School Feeding Association

In a call for Cape Town to unite against hunger at our schools, the Peninsula School Feeding Association's Charity Family Fun Walk, Blisters for Bread, will take place at the Green Point Cricket Club on Sunday, 28 August... read
Energy
Eskom clarifies court judgment
Eskom clarifies court judgment
Eskom says while the North Gauteng High Court has decided to set aside the National Energy Regulator's decision to grant it a tariff increase, the revenue allowed for the 2016/17 year remains unchanged by the judgment... read
Eskom awaits regulator's decision
Eskom awaits regulator's decision
Eskom is to await a decision by the National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) on the way forward following a court decision to set aside the regulator's decision to grant the power utility a tariff increase... read
Markets & Investment
AngloGold eyes payout as world affiliates shine
AngloGold eyes payout as world affiliates shine

Allan Seccombe

AngloGold Ashanti reported strong interim free cash flows, bringing the company closer to resuming dividends after halting payments to shareholders in 2013 as it turned its attention to reducing its large debt, restructuring the company and slashing costs to return to profit. read
Finding opportunities in currency devaluation
Finding opportunities in currency devaluation

Heleen Goussard, Nicholas Olds

While some African countries that are considered great investment opportunities have seen recent currency devaluation, this could create an opportunity for African manufacturers... read
Renewable energy projects: hedging you bets from a knowledge risk
Renewable energy projects: hedging you bets from a knowledge risk

Kevin Hoff

Even though the renewable energy sector has incredible growth potential, it still faces unprecedented challenges as a result of being directly or indirectly exposed... read
Mining
- Saldanha
TPT celebrates milestone of one billion iron ore exported
TPT's Saldanha operations recently celebrated a historic milestone - one billion tonnes of iron ore have passed through the Saldanha Bulk Terminal... read
DR Congo's second city poisoned by years of mining
DR Congo's second city poisoned by years of mining
"In this stream, the fish vanished long ago, killed by acids and waste from the mines," says Lubumbashi resident Heritier Maloba, staring into the murky waters of his childhood fishing hole... read
SA's mining leadership needs to grab opportunities
SA's mining leadership needs to grab opportunities
Resurgence in platinum, a stronger gold price and growing coal exports should be triggers for SA's mining leadership to grasp the opportunities missed in the last commodity boom. read
Breathing space for mines as department relaxes tailing lining requirements
Breathing space for mines as department relaxes tailing lining requirements

Sandra Gore and Alecia Pienaar

Given the significant negative environmental impacts mines can cause, proper environmental management regulation is crucial... read
Zimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme
Zimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme
Metallon Corporation commenced its two-year graduate training scheme in Zimbabwe, with 15 university graduates, chosen from over 1,000 applicants... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
Groundwater protection on solar projects
Groundwater protection on solar projects
Responsibly managing the groundwater impact of solar energy projects in South Africa is vital... read
Business
What small business can learn from Pokémon Go
What small business can learn from Pokémon Go

Scott Zambonini

Location-based mobile game Pokémon Go is perhaps the best commercial example of augmented reality (AR) gaming to date... read
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