Latest articles on Coal Mining

Tendele’s mine pollutes their air and water, residents claim

National Khaya Koko - 7 Nov 2020

The mining company says it complies with both the Air Quality Control Act and the Health and Safety Act, as well as conducting extensive research before starting operations

The path to a zero carbon future

Business Clyde Mallinson - 17 Jan 2020

The transition to a decarbonised economy based on water, wind and solar energy will save trillions, plus people’s lives and climate crisis costs

Broken land brooding skies

Friday Kwanele Sosibo - 16 Jan 2020

Photographer Daylin Paul, inspired by a former colleague, brings into view coal’s devastation in Mpumalanga

Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal

Article Kevin Davie - 8 Nov 2019

But analysts say that cost-plus mines would mean ‘a subsidy for private investors’

Anti-coal lobby happy with Standard Bank vote on disclosing carbon emissions

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 30 May 2019

Lobbyist are happy with the results at Standard Bank’s first shareholder resolution on a climate-related issue.

Eskom’s coal supply threatened by foiled Optimum deal, Zondo inquiry hears

Article Sarah Smit - 8 Mar 2019

The decision taken by then Eskom CEO Brian Molefe to give Optimum coal mine the cold shoulder jeopardised the coal supply to the Hendrina station

Eskom was at a loss after coal scientist’s suspension

Article Sarah Smit - 26 Feb 2019

The 32-month suspension of late coal scientist Mark van der Riet compromised Eskom’s efforts to avoid the adverse effects of poor quality coal

With emotional goodbye, Germany shutters last black coal mine

Article Michelle Fitzpatrick - 21 Dec 2018

Coal mining is an industry increasingly under threat as countries around the world look for ways to phase out fossil fuels to combat climate change

End of an era as Germany’s last black coal mine closes

Article Daphne Rousseau - 19 Dec 2018

For the remaining 1 500 workers the final shift promises to be an emotional one, culminating in a ceremony to be attended by the president

SIU wants Eskom-Tegeta R3.7bn coal contract cancelled

Article Gemma Ritchie - 17 Dec 2018

The ten-year contract is expected to end in 2025

Getting underground and creating value

Article Alison Spratley - 12 Oct 2018

Modernisation is the key for South African mining

Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down

Article Thulebona Mhlanga - 8 Feb 2018

The mining sector recorded strong year-on-year growth in 2017, however its weak momentum may wear on South Africa’s GDP

Court grants interdict to freeze R1.7-billion Gupta mine rehab funds

Article Jan Cronje - 26 Sep 2017

The funds, meant to manage environmental damage caused by mining, were kept at the Bank of Baroda.

Zama-zamas take their chances rather than starve

Article Lucas Ledwaba - 9 Aug 2017

They work long and hard deep in the earth. It is a life on the edge. But there are plans to make things easier, writes Lucas Ledwaba

Earthlife Africa’s win: State’s court loss is also its gain

Article Sipho Kings - 10 Mar 2017

The environment department can now stop initiatives that contribute to climate change.

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Latest articles on Coal Mining

Tendele’s mine pollutes their air and water, residents claim

The path to a zero carbon future

Broken land brooding skies

Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal

Anti-coal lobby happy with Standard Bank vote on disclosing carbon emissions

Eskom’s coal supply threatened by foiled Optimum deal, Zondo inquiry hears

Eskom was at a loss after coal scientist’s suspension

With emotional goodbye, Germany shutters last black coal mine

End of an era as Germany’s last black coal mine closes

SIU wants Eskom-Tegeta R3.7bn coal contract cancelled

Getting underground and creating value

Weaker than expected mining results may drag GDP down

Court grants interdict to freeze R1.7-billion Gupta mine rehab funds

Zama-zamas take their chances rather than starve

Earthlife Africa’s win: State’s court loss is also its gain

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