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The Sasolburg plant
Smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air
17th December 2024 By: Reuters

From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's oldest coal-to-liquid refinery, the baby struggled... 


optimum colliery
Liberty Coal completes acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminals’ RBCT shares
13th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Liberty Coal’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty Coal Terminal, has completed the acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminal’s (OCT’s) entire shareholding interest in the Richards Bay Coal... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Exxaro is said to have discussed acquiring Tshipi manganese mine
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Exxaro Resources has held talks with the owner of one of South Africa’s largest manganese mines about buying the asset, as the coal producer seeks to diversify its business, according to people... 


Ukraine coking mine near front shuts down some operations, industry source says
13th December 2024 By: Reuters

Ukrainian steelmaker Metinvest has halted some operations at Ukraine's sole mine producing coking coal near Pokrovsk because of proximity to advancing Russian troops along the front line of the war... 


Dragline at Curragh Complex
Coronado to open Mammoth underground mine in Qld
13th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Coronado Global Resources on Friday announced the opening of its Mammoth underground mine at the Curragh Mining Complex in Queensland's Bowen basin. The mine, located at the southern... 


Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s main opposition group laid out a A$331-billion plan to create a taxpayer-funded nuclear power industry in just over a decade, despite the nation’s top scientists saying renewable energy... 


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Transforming coal industry boosts its sustainability
13th December 2024

The coal industry is undergoing a significant transformation through investments in cleaner and more efficient technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which is reducing... 


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Clean coal tech required in energy transition
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Research association Coaltech has shifted its focus to driving clean coal technologies this year, aiming to significantly reduce emissions from coal mining and combustion of the energy source by... 


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Energy transition requires pragmatic approach
13th December 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 


Coal stockpiles
China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

China will impose tougher curbs on the amount of methane released during coal extraction in an effort to reduce emissions of the powerful climate-warming gas, the environment ministry said on... 


Pele Green Energy CEO Gqi Raoleka
100 MW Free State solar project represents IPP empowerment landmark
12th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The selection of Pele Green Energy (PGE) to supply renewable energy to the South African ferrochrome smelters operated by the Glencore Merafe Venture represents an important milestone in the steady... 


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Electricity 2024/25: Tariffs, renewables and transmission challenges
11th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s energy crisis hit a peak in 2023, with record loadshedding affecting homes, businesses, and the economy.

Creamer Media’s ‘Electricity 2024/25: Tariffs, renewables and... 


Harmony's Moab mine
PGM, chrome and diamonds drove mining output higher in October
10th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Statistics South Africa reports that mining production increased by 1.4% year-on-year in October, with the largest positive contributors having been platinum group metals (PGM), chromium ore,... 


Eskom Generation GM Eric Shunmagum
Eskom provides update on coal plants where decommissioning has been delayed to 2030
10th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity utility Eskom has provided some additional detail regarding the decision to continue operating 17 coal units across five power stations beyond their original decommissioning... 


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Thungela expected to exceed full-year export saleable production guidance for 2024
10th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Based on coal producer Thungela Resources’ performance from January 1 to November 30, CFO Deon Smith has expressed confidence that the company would exceed its full-year export saleable production... 


Australian iron-ore miners soar on China stimulus optimism
Australian iron-ore miners soar on China stimulus optimism
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

hares of Australian iron-ore miners surged the most in over two years on Tuesday after the country's top trading partner China's pledge for more policy stimulus to spur economic growth raised the... 


Seismic event sparks fire, stops operations at Russian coal mine
9th December 2024 By: Reuters

A seismic event sparked a fire and halted operations at the Alardinskaya mine in southwestern Siberia, Russian officials and news agencies said on Monday. Russia's ministry of emergency services... 


Ukraine's key coking coal mine still operating as Russians close in
6th December 2024 By: Reuters

A coal mine in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, the sole domestic supplier of coking coal to the steel industry, continues to operate as Russian troops approach, an industry source said on... 


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On-The-Air (06/12/2024)
6th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green electricity, global investment and the global hydrogen and fuel cell sector. 


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Firm’s boilers enable efficient processes
6th December 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa says that its boilers are well-equipped to deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for the pulp and paper, sugar,... 


Adaro Andalan rises 20% after Indonesia’s largest IPO this year
Adaro Andalan rises 20% after Indonesia’s largest IPO this year
5th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Shares of coal miner PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia jumped in their first day of trading, in a show of demand for Indonesia’s largest initial public offering in about a year and a half. The... 


Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom outlines ‘aspirational’ generation vision in meeting with lawmakers
4th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane has outlined an “aspirational” and largely unfunded new generation project pipeline to progressively replace its aged and polluting coal fleet. Having previously... 


Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro places CEO on precautionary suspension with immediate effect
4th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Nombasa Tsengwa, the CEO of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources, has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an independent... 


Coal power station
High Court says State can’t order new coal plants
4th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s High Court upheld a legal challenge to the government’s plan to procure 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power, ruling that it was unlawful because of the potential impact on public... 


Deutsche Bank sticks out among financiers of Peabody’s coal loan
3rd December 2024 By: Bloomberg

When Peabody Energy agreed to buy the coal assets of Anglo American, only one European lender joined the US investment bankers and private credit specialists financing the deal: Deutsche Bank.... 


Exxaro Financial Director Riaan Koppeschaar.
Global investor sentiment towards South Africa much better in 2024, Exxaro reports
3rd December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Global investor sentiment towards South Africa improved significantly in 2024, Exxaro FD Riaan Koppeschaar reported on Tuesday, December 3. In a pre-close message for the financial year ending... 


Russia cancels exchange rate duty for coking coal, government says
29th November 2024 By: Reuters

ussia has cancelled an exchange rate duty for coking coal and extended a moratorium on such a duty for thermal coal and anthracite, the government said on Friday, saying the decision was aimed at... 


Reports of coal’s demise ‘greatly exaggerated’, says Bowen outgoing chair
Reports of coal’s demise ‘greatly exaggerated’, says Bowen outgoing chair
29th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner Bowen Coking Coal outgoing executive chairperson Nick Jorss has defended the future of coal, asserting that the reports of the fossil fuel’s demise are “greatly exaggerated”. In... 


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On-The-Air (29/11/2024)
29th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about ferromanganese, platinum group metals and the hydrogen and fuel cell industry. 


Australian Pacific Coal CEO resigns
29th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian Pacific Coal (AQC), the owner of the Dartbrook coal mine, said on Friday that Ayten Saridas had resigned as CEO and that she had stepped down from the board of directors. Saridas, a... 


EXPANDED SERVICE
KonNx has expanded its capacity to offer full-service solutions to mining clients
Company advances cable solutions
29th November 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical cable coupler manufacturer KonNx Africa is meeting the growing demand in the African mining industry for safer and more efficient power solutions with its innovative high-voltage cable... 


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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices
29th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


An image of Cobra Projects' ventilated operator cabins
Filtration system improves ventilated cabins’ safety, efficiency
29th November 2024

South Africa-based manufacturer Cobra Projects is producing 14 ventilated operator cabins for a Tier 1 mining company in Australia – fitted with air filtration manufacturer Sy-Klone’s filtration... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


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From crisis to . . .
29th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

It was fascinating to listen to Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati outline, in a recent exchange with the Centre for Development and Enterprises’ Ann Bernstein, why he believed the latest turnaround... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


South African National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Updated IRP report to be released ahead of Cabinet approval, Mathe confirms
28th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South African National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe has confirmed that a report containing a remodelled Integrated Resource Plan for 2024 (IRP2024) and incorporating stakeholder... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Competition approval awaited for re-start of major ferromanganese facility – Menar
27th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Private investment company Menar, which is awaiting Competition Commission approval following its bid for the large Metalloys ferromanganese facility in Meyerton, is looking to restart at least two... 


Australia says it is on track to meet 2030 emissions cut targets
27th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s government said it is on track to meet its emissions cut targets by 2030, despite earlier concerns that the renewable energy rollout across the country wasn’t moving fast enough to meet... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo sells further 6.6% stake in Amplats for R9.6bn
27th November 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Anglo American South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of diviersified miner Anglo American, has sold 17.5-million shares in platinum group metals (PGM) miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) at... 


US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
US miner Corsa explores PGM extraction from coal refuse
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based metallurgical coal miner Corsa Coal has announced promising results from its investigation into the presence of valuable minerals in its coal refuse material. While the TSX-V-listed... 


China eyes alternatives as seaborne coal imports lose market share
China eyes alternatives as seaborne coal imports lose market share
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

China, the world's largest importer of coal, has seen a sharp decline in the share of coal it imports by sea. According to a new report from Oceanbolt, a commodity market intelligence provider of... 


Wind features strongly in revised IRP
DMRE to push for Cabinet approval of new-look IRP by end-March despite big revisions
26th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has reiterated its aim of securing Cabinet approval for a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity by the end of March after... 


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