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Nile River Basin Commission: regional strife could make a difficult task impossible
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th October 2024 Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions. The newly established Nile... →
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus 
By: Terence Creamer 14th October 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that... →
Don’t conflate Eskom-Sasol bilateral on LNG with ‘national strategy’ needed to avert gas cliff – IGUA-SA 
By: Terence Creamer 25th September 2024 The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has welcomed the attention that South Africa’s impending “gas cliff” is finally... →
Sasol and Eskom to explore demand anchors for LNG as part of effort to avert ‘gas cliff’

By: Terence Creamer 20th September 2024 Eskom and Sasol have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the potential to introduce liquified natural gas (LNG) to... →
South Africa’s first Just Transition perception survey highlights low awareness and concern over impacts 
By: Terence Creamer 18th September 2024 A new South Africa-wide survey shows that, while 62% of respondents support the shift from coal to renewable energy, a striking 65% have never... →
Cluster mining model promising steady-state advantage for Copper 360 
By: Martin Creamer 13th September 2024 Conventional mining typically focuses on a single large operation. In contrast, what is unfolding on South Africa’s Northern Cape Copper Belt is... →
Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
10th September 2024 The production of renewable-based hydrogen and its derivatives holds immense economic potential, particularly in areas with high renewable... →
Mechanical cutting for mining set to move needle for Master Drilling 
By: Martin Creamer 27th August 2024 In the six months to June 30, cash from the operating activities of Master Drilling soared 119.8% to $27.7-million. The revenue pipeline of this... →