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South Africa’s transformation drive under scrutiny as JSE black ownership remains low
There were replacement transactions at Old Mutual and Absa, with FirstRand, Sanlam and Capitec retaining black ownership. But Standard Bank and Nedbank have less than 1% black…
What would Bishop Marianne Budde say if she was invited to the Mining Indaba?
Glencore, Anglo American, South32, BHP Billiton and Exxaro – the mining companies cited in coal class action – need to show corporate compassion for sick mine workers
Mining’s mess is just energy transition’s opportunity
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
Ill workers file class-action suits against coal mining giants
They allege they contracted incurable lung diseases while working on mines and want compensation for the harm caused to their health
Public purse sees tail end of mining tailwind
Mining windfall helped SA’s financial position, but lower revenues and additional spending will delay the end of fiscal consolidation
Sona 2022: Ramaphosa says private sector can dig South Africa out of jobs and growth slump
The president’s strategy to stop the unemployment crisis from spiralling includes cutting red tape and focusing on infrastructure investment
‘We struggle for water, but power stations and coal mines don’t’
A proposed pipeline will bring water polluted with Gauteng’s sewage to the Waterberg in Limpopo to boost the coal industry during the climate crisis
Department warns mines to comply
Estimates hint that the scaling down of work in response to Covid-19 will result in a sharp drop in production in April and by 4.5% for the year
Asset manager culls coal
South African giants in the firing line as investor decides to drop carbon-heavy companies
Eskom moves to address allegations on Gupta influence
Eskom has come under fire about the alleged influence of the Guptas on various lucrative contracts, and two board members have resigned this week.
Get out of dirty fossil fuel
Secure the future of your children by hitting back at the energy companies holding governments to ransom, writes David le Page.
Public protector to investigate mining pollution
Allegations of water pollution by mining operations will see the ombud probe top mining companies like Glencore Xstrata and AngloGold Ashanti.
Plan could launch ‘SA Inc’
The national infrastructure development plan could catalyse significant growth, but challenges need to be addressed, says Exxaro.
Wildcat strikes ‘are related to different issues’, says Exxaro
An unprotected strike at coal miner Exxaro has spread, bringing production to a halt, says the company.
Delmas farmer lodges complaint against Exxaro
A farmer from Delmas, Mpumalanga has lodged a complaint against Exxaro with the Blue Scorpions, saying the mining company had depleted a wetland area.