As the world pivots towards cleaner energy solutions, South Africa’s mining sector stands at a crucial crossroads. With vast reserves of essential minerals, the country is poised to play a vital role in the transition to alternative energy resources like renewable energy, while grappling with its own energy crisis. The push for clean energy is […]
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
Two nations at different stages of energy transformation converged at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference to share insights into power sector restructuring and renewable energy integration
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
Azerbaijan’s commitment to diversifying its economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions mirrors similar aspirations in Africa
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
This must apply not only where the critical minerals are mined, but along the entire value chain from refining and manufacturing to transport and recycling
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans