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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.
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How the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping South Africa’s coal exports

Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports

Voting day in Msholozi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

Fossil fuels: Exxaro’s coal exports to Europe have been declining, but have received a boost owing to the invasion of Ukraine. (Paul Botes)

Failing Transnet railway line threatens Exxaro’s coal exports

Coal orders from Europe have increased in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but dysfunctional local infrastructure remains a challenge

Mkhize told the Mail & Guardian this week that she was “very relieved” by the judgment. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Deadly chieftainship feud is bleeding KwaMbonambi as over R30m remains in limbo

A long battle over a new inkosi has resulted in a power struggle that is debilitating a struggling community

Brian Molefe guns for Cyril Ramaphosa, alleging that the president’s relationship with Glencore was only a ploy to siphon money out of Eskom.(Gallo)

Transnet fights BHP to win coal port access for black miners

Transnet mulls construction an export facility claiming the Richards Bay Coal Terminal’s shareholders limit access for small black-owned producers.

Fast-tracking progress

Richards Bay Coal Terminal shows that growth and progress is possible on the back of improved operations.

Dotting the lines: On track to tackle Transnet’s monopoly

Dotting the lines: On track to tackle Transnet’s monopoly

Mining companies are co-funding a new southern African rail and port network that will challenge Transnet’s monopoly.