BBC | Ukraine war keeps global demand for coal high despite pledges to cut use
The war in Ukraine has upended commitments from countries around the world to reduce dependence on coal, as nations struggle to source energy outwith Russian oil
The war in Ukraine has upended commitments from countries around the world to reduce dependence on coal, as nations struggle to source energy outwith Russian oil
With mining a key source of revenue, we should be approving more projects and fixing bottlenecks such as Transnet’s issues
The impact of the Transnet railing crisis will become apparent much quicker than with Eskom.
I was part of a panel discussion with coal industry leaders at the recent McCloskey’s 2022 Southern African Coal Conference, in Cape Town, South Africa.
South Africa is one of the rare countries to see benefits from the Ukraine War: with global energy supplies disrupted, many European countries are seeking to buy South African coal.
There are significant bottlenecks in mining approval processes, ranging from the awarding of prospecting rights to WULs and environmental authorisations.
There are a myriad of opportunities that can be capitalised on in South Africa’s mining sector and there has been notable progress in improving the state of the industry.
The appointment of mining stalwart Sipho Nkosi to cut red tape is crucial to encourage new investment and expand existing investment in South Africa.
It’s commendable to want to cut red tape for job creation. But then plans must actually be implemented and the necessary business licences issued.
A better appreciation of the disaster we face would see the unemployment crisis dealt with right away
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