A number of world-leading renewable energy companies are waiting to invest in South Africa’s energy sector, but their investments are being held up by red tape and political considerations. The likes of Engie and Enel Green Power have expressed interest in the African country’s renewable energy...
A large proportion of the South African mining industry will grind to a halt today as the country enters a 21-day lockdown to limit the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe announced yesterday that mining operations are to be ‘scaled down...
South African mining firm Afrimat has withdrawn its offer to buy Australian-listed Universal Coal, citing the size and complexity of the transaction. Universal, a company with coal operations in South Africa, received a bid from Afrimat in April for its entire issued share capital. Afrimat’s offer...
South Africa’s state-run utility Eskom has revealed it is planning its first major battery storage project as President Cyril Ramaphosa looks to incorporate more renewable sources into the national energy supply and reduce the nation’s reliance on coal. Prince Moyo, general manager for power delivery engineering...
South Africa has dropped plans to expand its nuclear power capacity in its latest energy blueprint, instead turning to renewable energy and natural gas as it cuts down on coal usage. Under former President Jacob Zuma, the government had planned to build up to eight new...