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Weekly Coal Index Report
Weekly Coal Index Report
11th August 2020

The significant news of last week is that Glencore will temporarily close its Australian coal mines over Sep-Oct, resulting in around 7-mn tons of production being cut, with some also coming from... 


Climate change must be considered when granting water use licences, says Water Tribunal
5th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

A landmark decision by the Water Tribunal confirms that water licensing authorities must consider the impacts of climate change when deciding whether or not to grant water use licences for new... 


Simulation points to big maintenance optimisation opportunity across coal fleet
26th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new research report, published in science journal Applied Thermal Engineering, shows the potential of saving South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, billions of rands through the maintenance... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Mxolisi Mgojo
'Cliff' notion taking back seat as Eskom coal demand outlook ebbs
5th June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

A few years back South Africa was said to be heading towards a coal cliff but that projection is now being questioned. In the early and mid 2000, the findings of the South African Coal Roadmap were... 


Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy has had no formal communication on possible exclusion of FGD at Medupi
2nd June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy reports that she has had no formal communication from Eskom with regards to it potentially not installing flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD)... 


Menar’s Canyon Coal confident of new licence while due diligence continues on thermal coal assets being offloaded, but admits Coronavirus likely to cause drastic price falls
Menar’s Canyon Coal confident of new licence while due diligence continues on thermal coal assets being offloaded, but admits Coronavirus likely to cause drastic price falls
22nd May 2020

Local coal miner Canyon Coal, which is controlled by mining investment company Menar, has applied for a new water use licence (WUL), in terms of the National Water Act, to develop its De Wittekrans... 


On-The-Air (15/05/2020)
On-The-Air (15/05/2020)
15th May 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Power stations the world over are switching from coal to hydrogen to combat climate change; Twenty seven of the world’s top mining companies have signed a pledge to combat climate change; and The... 


Council increases mapping to drive South Africa's exploration attractiveness
12th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

As part of government’s response to keep the South African economy afloat during the outbreak of Covid-19 and beyond, the Council for Geosciences (CGS) has been mandated to increase its... 


POWER PLANT OPTIMISATION
Eskom’s Kusile power station’s use of the wet flue gas desulphurisation technology ensures lower
emissions
Industry reaction to Minister’s call for higher levels of clean-coal investment
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is much scepticism domestically and internationally about the potential for clean-coal technology (CCT). In South Africa, however, there has been an amplification in recent months of calls... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoǧlu interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Menar doing due diligence on thermal coal assets being offloaded
10th March 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Private investment and management company Menar is doing due diligence on thermal coal assets that have been placed on the market by companies wishing to offload them out of their portfolios. “If... 


Medupi's killer fumes: The story of a power station's missing air scrubbers
Medupi's killer fumes: The story of a power station's missing air scrubbers
3rd March 2020 By: News24Wire

Eskom's megapower station Medupi is suffocating South Africa in more ways than one: It is not just a financial black hole; it is also a health and environmental catastrophe. And the installation of... 


Local steel industry  still holds much potential
Local steel industry still holds much potential
28th February 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The current capacity and capabilities of the local steel industry are still largely understated, says export trade promotion agency the International Steel Fabricators (ISF). 


Minerals Council calls for coal advocacy group to be established
31st January 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The Minerals Council has called for an advocacy group to be set up in the coal sector to highlight its value to the South African economy as an industry and employer of 220 000 people across the... 


Potential of biogas technology in South Africa
15th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The uptake of biogas projects in Africa has been sporadic, and projects that have failed abound. Biogas technology is not new, but the systems are sensitive and changes in feedstock and the... 


Ncondezi appoints COO
15th October 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Ncondezi Energy has appointed Christ Schutte interim COO. His main responsibility will be to lead the technical process on the company’s integrated 300 MW coal-fired power station and... 


Tail wagging dog
Tail wagging dog
4th October 2019 By: Terence Creamer

During a recent energy event, Andy Calitz, who has bravely put up his hand for the vacant post of Eskom CEO, indicated that one of his major impressions since returning to South Africa, following... 


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Hydrogen, fuel cell technologies presenting major platinum beneficiation opportunities
20th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies is presenting major beneficiation opportunities for South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) sector, says Hydrogen Infrastructure (HySA)... 


The MCWAP-2A is designed to transfer water largely to support mining and energy activities in the Limpopo province
Work won’t start on next phase of Mokolo-Crocodile transfer scheme until EIA appeal finalised
2nd August 2019 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed that work on the R12.3-billion Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A (MCWAP-2A) project will not commence while there is an... 


TCTA moves ahead with R12.3bn second phase of Mokolo-Crocodile water scheme
19th June 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) announced on Wednesday that it had commenced with the implementation of the Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A (MCWAP-2A) project, which is... 


Coal caps, carbon curbs,  fossil fuel funding limits are correct moves in a world beset by growing climate risk
Coal caps, carbon curbs, fossil fuel funding limits are correct moves in a world beset by growing climate risk
14th June 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Earlier this year, Glencore became the first coal-supplying company to cap its coal production. It did so following engagement with the investor signatories of the Climate Action 100+ initiative.... 


Kibo provides update on four key projects
25th March 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy on Monday confirmed that it is developing four key projects – two thermal coal power projects, in Botswana and Mozambique; a UK-focused flexible energy portfolio;... 


Kibo progresses Benga power plant development
22nd March 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Kibo Energy has noted progress with the development of its Benga power plant project, in Mozambique. A definitive feasibility study (DFS) has been completed ahead of schedule and the final review... 


High Court to hear environmental organisations’ application for access to coal IPP documents
5th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Pretoria High Court will, on Wednesday, hear an application brought by environmental organisations, groundWork and Earthlife Africa, for the handover of various documents relating to the... 


Kibo Energy CEO Louis Coetzee
Kibo’s Benga DFS ahead of schedule; MED progresses with three flexible power plant projects
30th January 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim- and AltX-listed Kibo Energy announced on Wednesday that its 60%-owned subsidiary MAST Energy Developments (MED) has started negotiating joint development agreements (JDAs) for two flexible... 


World Bank country director Paul Noumba Um
World Bank says Eskom debt restructuring should be coupled to power market reform
23rd January 2019 By: Terence Creamer

World Bank country director Paul Noumba Um believes the South African government is moving in the “right direction” by pursuing discussions on possible debt relief for Eskom in conjunction with... 


Primary energy division GM Dan Mashigo
Back to the future for Eskom as it seeks to plug 1.3bn ton coal hole
13th December 2018 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity producer Eskom is going back to the future as it seeks to close an estimated 1.3-billion ton coal shortfall that it calculates will arise over the remaining life of its... 


Kibo renews MoU with Mozambique utility
12th December 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy has renewed and expanded its memorandum of understanding with Mozambican State-owned electricity utility Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), to advance the financing,... 


Lazard says ‘inflection point’ reached making new renewables cheaper than existing coal
Lazard says ‘inflection point’ reached making new renewables cheaper than existing coal
9th November 2018 By: Terence Creamer

A new US study comparing the costs of energy from various generation technologies indicates that an “inflection point” has been reached where, in some cases, it is more cost effective to build and... 


Australia's Joyce sees merit in government taking stakes in coal
Australia's Joyce sees merit in government taking stakes in coal
10th July 2017 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce indicated he supports the government being an equity partner in any new coal-fired power station, and said that lenders are willing to finance fossil... 


SA must decide on next baseload power station
4th October 2013 By: Anine Kilian

South Africa, which currently has a power supply deficit, is at a point where, if it does not decide on its next baseload power station, it runs the risk of being unable to improve the current... 


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