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Groundwater maps could help South Africa prepare for safer fracking
Article
/ 21 November 2017

Groundwater maps could help South Africa prepare for safer fracking

A vulnerability map could help assess the risks associated with fracking and groundwater which around 300 towns depend on in South Africa’s Karoo

By Staff Reporter
Inquiry hears of big money and coal missing from Eskom coffers
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Inquiry hears of big money and coal missing from Eskom coffers

It will take amnesty to uncover the extent of corruption at Eskom, says Outa.

By Gemma Ritchie
Swapping coal for gas keeps world carbon emissions flat
Article
/ 23 June 2017

Swapping coal for gas keeps world carbon emissions flat

"Coal use is dropping globally, with a 5.9% reduction last year."

By Sipho Kings
Third consecutive year without carbon emission growth
Article
/ 19 June 2017

Third consecutive year without carbon emission growth

A shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy means global emissions have now stalled.

By Sipho Kings
Zupta coal contracts, by the numbers
Article
/ 2 June 2017

Zupta coal contracts, by the numbers

Eskom’s contracts have ballooned remarkably since Tegeta’s takeover of Optimum Holdings

By Staff Reporter
Futuregrowth suspends funding to coal industry over concerns of environmental sustainability
Article
/ 20 September 2016

Futuregrowth suspends funding to coal industry over concerns of environmental sustainability

The company’s chief investment officer, Andrew Canter, says they want to be ‘on the right side of history’.

By Staff Reporter
Jitters as US coal firms go bankrupt
Article
/ 28 April 2016

Jitters as US coal firms go bankrupt

As the global coal industry contracts – with Peabody Energy the latest to go under – experts say local producers won’t feel the shock waves just yet.

By Lynley Donnelly
Coal’s days numbered as renewables attract bonds
Article
/ 16 July 2015

Coal’s days numbered as renewables attract bonds

Investors are increasingly reluctant to lend to coal companies as power plants switch to more environmentally friendly fuel.

By Tom Randall
Corporate SA promotes carbon myths
Article
/ 16 July 2015

Corporate SA promotes carbon myths

Big industry continues to reject government proposals on climate change policy, including the introduction of a carbon tax and emissions limits.

By Staff Reporter
Go green or go broke, activists warn
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Go green or go broke, activists warn

Using a divestment model, campaigners want to force companies to lower their carbon emissions.

By Sipho Kings
The long, long wait for Medupi
Article
/ 22 January 2015

The long, long wait for Medupi

Already four years behind schedule, the Limpopo coal power station is now only projected to be fully on line by 2019 at the earliest.

By Lloyd Gedye
Editorial: Eskom refuses to let go of power
Article
/ 15 January 2015

Editorial: Eskom refuses to let go of power

Since 2008 when wet coal led to the country’s mines being shut down, it has been clear that the country has been in an energy crisis.

By Editorial
Commodity markets limp into 2015
Article
/ 18 December 2014

Commodity markets limp into 2015

Resource prices have plummeted this year, leaving some economies reeling in the aftermath.

By Staff Reporter
How Eskom’s coal kills
Article
/ 19 June 2014

How Eskom’s coal kills

More than 600 people could perish every year from illnesses related to air pollution when all Eskom’s power plants come on stream.

By Sipho Kings
New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge
Article
/ 26 September 2013

New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge

Plans for a new coal-fired power station are baffling in light of South Africa’s agreement to decrease its emissions by 34% by 2020.

By Staff Reporter
Coal trading soars as wage negotiations spook buyers
Article
/ 14 August 2013

Coal trading soars as wage negotiations spook buyers

SA’s coal trading has hit a six-week high as buyers stocked up on the mineral ahead of their winters after unions declared a wage dispute.

By John Mcgarrity
Gas needs to be at centre of debate
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Gas needs to be at centre of debate

South Africa’s energy plans need to take account of the pros and cons of using various types of gas.

By Lynley Donnelly
Minister ignores opposition calls to keep coal power plants
Article
/ 14 May 2013

Minister ignores opposition calls to keep coal power plants

Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has told MPs that many of the country’s older coal-fired power plants would be retired and "fall away around 2023".

By Staff Reporter
Coal mooted as a strategic resource
Article
/ 14 June 2012

Coal mooted as a strategic resource

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says the government is considering declaring coal a strategic resource.

By Jocelyn Newmarch Author
Atomic ambitions race the clock
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Atomic ambitions race the clock

The South African government’s players have yet to reach consensus on key decisions around powering South Africa.

By Lynley Donnelly
No image available
Article
/ 1 February 2012

Maputo punted as key choice for SA coal

Maputo is heating up as a magnet for companies aspiring to be significant South African coal exporters, following a Vitol joint venture deal.

By Jacqueline Cowhig
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Article
/ 27 January 2012

Black cloud over China’s green growth

China making huge strides in using green energy but coal consumption continues to increase.

By Jonathan Watts
Dirty energy financiers shamed
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Dirty energy financiers shamed

Where is all the money coming from to build dirty coal-powered energy plants?

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 2 December 2011

Renewables to dethrone king coal

If you read the history of the development of all the great powers, it was steam then electricity generated by coal that fuelled industry and navies.

By Staff Reporter
Blows traded over carbon capture
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Blows traded over carbon capture

Plans to reduce South Africa’s carbon overload by capturing noxious gases and storing them in the ground came under fire this week.

By Fiona Macleod
Erwin’s company lands tender-free coal deal
Article
/ 21 October 2011

Erwin’s company lands tender-free coal deal

Promotion of Access to Information (Paia) application unlocks Richards Bay riddle.

By Craig Mckune
Govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom
Article
/ 2 February 2011

Govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom

Mining Minister Susan Shabangu said on Wednesday the government would act if necessary to ensure sufficient coal supplies for power generation.

By Agnieszka Flak
No image available
Article
/ 4 January 2011

Coal exports rose to 63,43m tons in 2010

South Africa’s coal exports rose to 63,43-million tons in 2010 from 61,14-million tons the previous year, the Richards Bay Coal Terminal said.

By Staff Reporter
SA is nearing peak coal, say scientists
Article
/ 25 September 2010

SA is nearing peak coal, say scientists

South Africa has more coal than it can ever burn, right? If you think this, as many of us do, think again.

By Kevin Davie
No image available
Article
/ 27 January 2009

Coal wagons derail, exports not affected

Transnet said on Tuesday that 55 wagons of export coal derailed on Monday night, blocking the country’s coal lines.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 9 January 2009

Sasol eyes $10bn investment in Indonesia

Sasol plans to invest $10-billion by 2015 to develop coal liquefaction plants in Indonesia, it was reported on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 26 November 2008

EU states blow hot and cold over climate-change deal

Unable to hammer out a plan to fight global warming, Europe has ruined its ambition to lead the world at upcoming climate talks.

By Staff Reporter
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