Not made in South Africa
The Competition Commission has taken energy company Sasol to task for excessive polymer prices, which industry claims is costing jobs.
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Sasol's plans to quit Iran under way
With MTN refusing to pull out of Iran, Sasol has stopped buying Iranian crude oil in a move to exit the Islamic republic.
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Barrelling down the wrong track
Any infrastructure plans that are based on oil dependency should be scrapped and replaced with sustainable alternatives.
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Mining supertax, more beneficiation in ANC's cross hairs
The ANC policy document (sims) has proposed a 50% tax on super-profits and stands to enable the state to intervene in price setting.
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Climate change fight gets tax nod too
Carbon tax which will reward and punish businesses accordingly will be introduced next year.
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The country's windfall lies in the syn tax
South Africa's economy could win if the unfair benefits accruing to producers of synthetic fuels ended.
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Nationalisation out, nationalism in
The state and ANC are rigorously debating proposals that could force a radical shake-up of the country's $2.5-trillion non-energy mineral wealth.
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No fracking way: Sasol puts Karoo shale gas plans hold
News that Sasol has decided to postpone its shale gas exploration in the Karoo has been welcomed by the Treasure Karoo Action Group.
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Mines, Sasol question SA's climate change plan
The Chamber of Mines and Sasol have expressed reservations about SA's main climate policy paper, with industry reduction targets a key concern.
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Sanction threat prompts Sasol to review Iran operations
Sasol says it is reviewing its investment in Iran, which is facing sanction over its nuclear programme, and has no growth plans for the country.
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