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With South Africa’s low employment rate, particularly among young people, mining continues to make a valid contribution towards job creation, amid a tough economic operating climate. Photo: Supplied
ANDREW LANE

Mining companies aren’t buying what the SA govt is selling — yet

Companies are withholding investment – despite the commodity boom’s bounty – in the face of constraints to exports and exploration

  • Sarah Smit
  • Anathi Madubela
8 min read
While coal producers stand to benefit from stronger prices and export demand, researchers warn that increased coal production and exports carry significant environmental and social costs, from greenhouse gas emissions to the impacts borne by communities living near mines and coal-fired power stations. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANDRE DE RUYTER

Coal bulls fight for relevance at Mining Indaba

After a year of energy market volatility lit a fire under demand for coal, lobbyists of the commodity say it is set to stick around

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read