Potential CSG framework delays may hurt foreign investment

Commercial law firm Middletons has warned that a delay in the federal government’s harmonized framework for the coal seam gas (CSG) industry could affect foreign investment in the sector. Speaking to Mining Weekly Online, special council Clive...

CCTs the answer for coal-reliant SA

As climate change is becoming more problematic and pressure to conform to more environment-friendly operating methods builds, countries around the world are forced to look at alternative ways of combusting coal.

Company Announcement: A better job of managing the environmental impacts of mining is required

South Africa is sitting on $2.75 trillion of proven reserves in mineral wealth. For the foreseeable future, mining will remain at the heart of South Africa’s economy. However, mining in inappropriate areas is threatening the heartland of South...

Japanese offtake deal seen as boost for Ichthys LNG project

The Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is one step closer to becoming one of the world’s biggest exporters, after Japan’s Inpex and Total secured a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with five Japanese power supply companies....

Company Announcement: Africa Energy Indaba and Arnold Chatz Cars Partner up to Drive Eco Awareness

The Africa Energy Indaba has partnered with Fiat and Alfa Romeo Specialist, Arnold Chatz Cars.

Company Announcement: Rio Tinto makes recommended all-cash offer of C$4.15 per share for Hathor Exploration

Rio Tinto, through an indirect wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary , and Hathor Exploration Limited have agreed that Rio Tinto will make an offer to acquire all of the common shares of Hathor for C$4.15 in cash per common share.

Queensland readies for increased gas production

The Queensland state government has reported that its gas market would continue to grow, fuelled by increased demand to meet domestic and industrial gas supply, electricity generation and the emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) export industry....

China’s Hanlong bids A$144m for uranium junior Bannerman

Uranium developer Bannerman Resources, which is developing the Etango project in Namibia, has received a A$143.5-million takeover approach from China’s Hanlong Mining Investments, which the ASX- and TSX-listed described as “highly...

S Africa seeks to cut power demand by 5 000 MW

South Africa is in talks with energy intensive users to reduce demand by 5 000 MW or around 13% and prevent blackouts, although a loss in output and jobs were a concern, the energy minister said on Thursday. South Africa's national grid nearly...

How to mine and shine

A developing country like South Africa needs to benefit optimally from its R18-trillion mining endowment and also exploit its tourism potential to the full. To do that, those who mine must also shine, environmentally.

Company Announcement: 
Third Annual Nuclear Forum To Debate South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Future

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South Africa is a world leader in project management and has the scientific know-how and construction expertise to take forward a nuclear energy expansion programme that could supply our energy needs...

Company Announcement: Good Oil At Energy Cities’ Meeting

Attached please find a press release on: Representatives from 12 cities supporting the world’s major energy industries will meet for the World Energy Cities Partnership Conference co-sponsored by The University of Western Australia.