Vuslat Bayoglu

BBC | Ukraine war keeps global demand for coal high despite pledges to cut use

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on June 24, 2022

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

Sunday Times | Red tape keeping SA from reaping mining’s rewards

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on May 15, 2022

With mining a key source of revenue, we should be approving more projects and fixing bottlenecks such as Transnet’s issues

Radio 702 | Will Transnet be the next Eskom? Industry warns rail is in free fall in SA

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on May 9, 2022

The impact of the Transnet railing crisis will become apparent much quicker than with Eskom.

McCloskey’s 2022 Southern African Coal Conference | Transnet’s underperformance a national concern

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on May 5, 2022

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.

France24 | The only issue: finding a way to transport it

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on April 28, 2022

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.

FFF Carbon Conference | South African mining sector can only achieve full potential by cutting red tape

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on April 5, 2022

There are significant bottlenecks in mining approval processes, ranging from the awarding of prospecting rights to WULs and environmental authorisations.

Mining Weekly | South Africa Mining Investment Forum

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on March 30, 2022

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.

Mining Weekly | Sipho Nkosi’s red tape cutting role crucial to encourage investment

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on March 15, 2022

The appointment of mining stalwart Sipho Nkosi to cut red tape is crucial to encourage new investment and expand existing investment in South Africa.

Fin24 | To cut red tape, Ramaphosa must first cut those sabotaging SA’s economic recovery

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on March 7, 2022

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.

Sunday Times | SA can forget about job creation if it can’t provide reliable power

By Vuslat Bayoğlu on December 24, 2021

Vuslat Bayoglu

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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

Sunday Times | Red tape keeping SA from reaping mining’s rewards

With mining a key source of revenue, we should be approving more projects and fixing bottlenecks such as Transnet’s issues

Radio 702 | Will Transnet be the next Eskom? Industry warns rail is in free fall in SA

The impact of the Transnet railing crisis will become apparent much quicker than with Eskom.

McCloskey’s 2022 Southern African Coal Conference | Transnet’s underperformance a national concern

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.

France24 | The only issue: finding a way to transport it

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.

FFF Carbon Conference | South African mining sector can only achieve full potential by cutting red tape

There are significant bottlenecks in mining approval processes, ranging from the awarding of prospecting rights to WULs and environmental authorisations.

Mining Weekly | South Africa Mining Investment Forum

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.

Mining Weekly | Sipho Nkosi’s red tape cutting role crucial to encourage investment

The appointment of mining stalwart Sipho Nkosi to cut red tape is crucial to encourage new investment and expand existing investment in South Africa.

Fin24 | To cut red tape, Ramaphosa must first cut those sabotaging SA’s economic recovery

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.

Sunday Times | SA can forget about job creation if it can’t provide reliable power

A better appreciation of the disaster we face would see the unemployment crisis dealt with right away

Recent Posts

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

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.