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SA mining could miss out on commodities uptick
SA mining could miss out on commodities uptick
[Paul Miller] The next 12-18 months are stacking up to be some of the most volatile ever experienced by our country's mining sector... read
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New wind turbine mimics the hummingbird
Biomimicry is nature's way of letting us know that it already has all the answers... read
Eskom's renewables delay should worry other IPPS
Eskom's renewables delay should worry other IPPS
Eskom's reluctance to sign off on renewable PPAs should concern coal and other IPPS... read
Tourism
Eco-huts attract tourists and cash to Kenyan herding communities
Eco-huts attract tourists and cash to Kenyan herding communities

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A modern version of the Maasai traditional dwelling, equipped with clean energy, is helping tribal women earn an income... read
Mining
Source: Tanzania High Commission
Tanzania gold miners rescued after two-day ordeal
Tanzanian rescue workers on Sunday saved 15 miners who were trapped 35 metres underground for at least two days when their makeshift gold mine collapsed... read
Kroondal
Sibanye starts retrenchment process at platinum mines
To ensure sustainability at its platinum operations, Sibanye will begin labour negotiations that will culminate in 330 workers being retrenched... read
Water recovery system proves a winner for sand mining company
Water recovery system proves a winner for sand mining company
Stringent governmental restrictions on water licences in the mining industry is as hot a topic as the ongoing drought... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
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DRC hydro plant goes for the green light
A verified carbon standard (VCS) process is underway for Matebe hydropower plant in the DRC, opening the way for future carbon certification in that country... read
Solar power and investing in social entrepreneurship
Solar power and investing in social entrepreneurship
One third of the world's population has no electricity, and the same applies for South Africa, where the majority of these people live in rural, remote areas... read
$14m solar field ground-breaking in Burundi
$14m solar field ground-breaking in Burundi
A festive ground-breaking was held recently for a 7.5MW solar field that will add 15% to Burundi's generation capacity. Attended by government officials, international investors, religious leaders and the diplomatic community, Gigawatt Global announced the $14m pioneering project in Mubuga... read
Business
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
The WHO executive board has decided not to make recommendations to member states to impose a soft drinks tax... read
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