Coal is a ‘far more constant’ source of electricity
Clean coal technologies would allow South Africa to continue to take advantage of its coal endowment by creating jobs, earning over R50-billion in foreign exchange each year
Clean coal technologies would allow South Africa to continue to take advantage of its coal endowment by creating jobs, earning over R50-billion in foreign exchange each year
It is one thing to know what needs to be done to get our economy growing again. It’s quite another to actually do what needs to be done
The public’s frustration with load-shedding has given the impression that Eskom’s multiple crises are beyond the government’s ability to resolve
As many countries, including South Africa, try to mitigate the effects of climate change, the US has taken a strategic decision that will serve its economic interests: to continue to burn fossil fuels and cut emissions at the same time.
Transnet Chairman Popo Molefe has made important commitments that show that the state-owned logistics company could improve governance faster than skeptics would have it
Business, in particular coal-mining companies, must participate in ending the power utility’s crisis, and not just be armchair commentators
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address after the election was received with some scepticism. Some of his political opponents questioned his dreams and urged him to face reality.
It’s not only the mines and jobs that are at risk; coal is the largest foreign currency earner for SA and contributes immensely to the country’s trade balance
It is often said that every difficulty signals an opportunity. The challenges facing South Africa’s coal mining sector are not an exception to the dictum. Three difficulties have the potential to give rise to opportunities in coal mining.
Within a few months President Cyril Ramaphosa has done his best to tackle investor negativity in South Africa. However, creative ways to engage the unemployed must be developed.
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