South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how: Over 90% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom is in crisis. In recent weeks, this has been brought home to South Africa’s 58 million citizens as major power cuts hit the country. The blackouts have renewed focus on the … [Read more...] about South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
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Mantashe to visit Glory coal mine where 22 men are still trapped underground
Mantashe to visit Glory coal mine where 22 men are still trapped underground: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is expected to pay a visit to the Gloria coal mine near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, where 22 alleged copper thieves have been trapped and are believed dead. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News EXPOSED: 2 cops and a DJ from KZN linked to fake news … [Read more...] about Mantashe to visit Glory coal mine where 22 men are still trapped underground
SA News: Canyon Resources : South Africa regulators approve Canyons acquisition of Kangra Coal
Canyon Resources : South Africa regulators approve Canyons acquisition of Kangra Coal: Canyon Resources (Canyon) has completed the US$ 40 million purchase of Kangra Coal after South Africas regulatory authorities the Competition Commission and the Department of Mineral Resources approved ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews IMF Boss Lagarde Urges South Africa to Shield … [Read more...] about SA News: Canyon Resources : South Africa regulators approve Canyons acquisition of Kangra Coal
Four SA power plants have less than 10 days’ coal
Four SA power plants have less than 10 days’ coal: Four SA power plants have less than 10 days’ coal: Four South African power plants have fewer than 10 days of coal, with the country's power utility planning on trucking and railing supplies from a facility in the Limpopo province to the stations in Mpumalanga that's about 400 kilometers away. The constraints at … [Read more...] about Four SA power plants have less than 10 days’ coal
Why there’s resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa | The Conversation
Why there's resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa: ShutterstockThere are fears that new mining operations in the north east of South Africa could threaten communities, tourism and the environment. Plans to resume coal mining operations at the Mapungubwe Unesco World Heritage Site in Limpopo have been halted and it’s … [Read more...] about Why there’s resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa | The Conversation
