Energy
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South Africa’s Eskom seeks $221 million damages over coal deal
Power utility Eskom and South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) said on Monday they had issued a court summons in an effort to recoup ... -
Miners can reap economic, enviro rewards through energy efficiency
Amid national energy constraints and a mining sector that is set to contract, there is an opportunity for South Africa’s mining sector to continue ... -
South Africa reveals recovery plan for mining and energy sector
Government has tabled a recovery plan to restore business confidence, stimulate investments, safeguard and create jobs in the mining and energy sector. “The Mining ... -
Power women driving health & safety
Palesa-Gaasenwe Women forge ahead on level playing field Mining, construction, manufacturing and health and safety were once male dominated sectors. But the women ... -
ArcelorMittal SA fined for exceeding emissions
ArcelorMittal South Africa has been fined for exceeding permissible levels of hydrogen sulphide at the its coke making plant at its Vanderbijlpark operations in ... -
How the taste of groundwater could help focus exploration efforts
Researcher Nathan Reid carrying out the groundwater experiment. (Image courtesy of CSIRO). Haloes of altered water chemistry in groundwater could help geologists identify areas where ... -
Auto-battery makers mull alternative chemistries to lower costs, increase driving range
Battery makers and car manufacturers have seen a shift in the pursuit of altering battery chemistry to lower the costs of new energy vehicles ... -
Nersa allows Eskom to claw back R13.3bn in tariffs
South African energy regulator Nersa said on Friday it will allow utility Eskom to recover R13.3-billion from customers for electricity supplied in the 2018/19 ... -
Mining decarbonises through hybrid energy solutions
The mining industry is one of the most energy-intensive industries globally, a situation that is compounded by its intensive use of fossil fuels to ... -
Reinventing steam power technology for a low-carbon future
As prevalent debates concerning the implementation of carbon neutral sources continue to make headlines, also increasingly rife, is the energy industry’s endeavour to explore a broader ...
