Department Of Mineral And Petroleum Resources
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‘No one asked us’: West Coast fishers oppose offshore oil and gas development
From Doringbaai to Port Nolloth, West Coast communities are pushing back against mining and offshore oil and gas expansion. Residents, activists and fishers say consultation…
Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks
Mantashe says South Africa must move faster on oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and protect energy security
AI funding set to bring mining into 21st century
Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences
Petrol and diesel prices set to rise for third straight month from 1 January
The department of mineral and petroleum resources cited a higher crude oil price and a weaker rand