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Exxaro eyes black ownership cut
Exxaro eyes black ownership cut
Exxaro will hold discussions with Eskom's new CEO Johnny Dladla as soon as possible to discuss its R8.7bn, 30% BEE transaction... read
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Charter gives short shrift to mining jobs
No industry has more equity ownership transfer than mining. Paradoxically, more jobs have been lost in the sector than any other... read
Energy
Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible
Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible
PARIS - Chad President Idriss Deby said on Sunday his country had been "irresponsible" in striking oil for cash deals with Swiss commodities giant Glencore... read
Markets & Investment
Getting the energy balance right
Getting the energy balance right
With the very real challenge of keeping the lights on, African countries are pursuing diversified energy portfolios to deliver universal access to electricity... read
Mining
Roger Baxter, CEO: Chamber of Mines
Empowerment for naturalised trips alarm
The third and most controversial iteration of the Mining Charter was developed by the Department of Mineral Resources by people with a lack of integrity... read
Kopanang mine. Photo: AngloGold Ashanti
AngloGold may cut up to 8,500 jobs

Allan Seccombe

AngloGold Ashanti could cut up to 8,500 jobs at its unprofitable South African mines, reducing its workforce by nearly a third... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in South Africa
Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in South Africa

Hartmut Winkler

South African power utility Eskom recently repeated that it will not conclude supply contracts with the developers of new renewable energy power stations... read
Africa
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Tanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site
Tanzania's President John Magufuli plans to speed up the building of a hydroelectric dam in one of Africa's largest game reserves, despite criticism from environmentalists and UNESCO... read
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Climate and the G20 summit: some progress in greening economies, but more needs to be done
Climate and the G20 summit: some progress in greening economies, but more needs to be done

Niklas Höhne, Andrew Marquard, William Wills

On July 7, G20 leaders will gather in Hamburg for their annual meeting. One likely outcome: another clash over climate change between the host government, Germany, and United States president Donald Trump... read
Stricter water restrictions for Cape Town now in effect
Stricter water restrictions for Cape Town now in effect
The City of Cape Town has implemented Level 4b water restrictions with effect from July 2017 as dam levels remain critically low and reserves need to be built up during winter for the expected harsh summer months ahead... read
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