South Africa teams up with Swaziland in bid to relieve coal corridor pressure

From South Africa’s perspective, the plan to move ahead with a R16-billion to R17-billion greenfield railway line between Lothair, in South Africa, and Sidvokodvo, in Swaziland, is primarily an attempt to relieve pressure on the coal corridor to...

South Africa teams up with Swaziland in bid to relieve coal corridor pressure

From South Africa’s perspective, the plan to move ahead with a R16-billion to R17-billion greenfield railway line between Lothair, in South Africa, and Sidvokodvo, in Swaziland is primarily an attempt to relieve pressure on the coal corridor to...

Anglo adds green string to enterprise-development bow

Collaboration is key to solving the big challenges being faced world wide at the moment, said Anglo American Zimele chief investment manager Dr Lia Vangelatos at the launch of the Zimele Green Fund last week.

SA carbon tax could have growth, jobs co-benefits – World Bank

The introduction of a “modest” carbon tax in South Africa would have relatively low adjustment costs while raising revenue that could be deployed to cut other growth- and job-inhibiting taxes, or to make growth-enhancing infrastructure...

Competitiveness warning as cost pressures rise

South African ferrochrome producer Merafe Resources, the country's largest ferrochrome producer, which operates a joint venture with global diversified mining group Xstrata, saw its profit drop from R189-million to R86-million for the six months...

Australian carbon tax will hold back export industries, investment and jobs growth

Diversified miner Rio Tinto reports it is disappointed with the Australian government's carbon tax proposal, warning that it will inevitably hinder investment and job growth in Australia without reducing global carbon emissions.

Great potential in small hydro

Despite South Africa being a water-scarce country, there is still significant potential to develop small hydroelectric plants, says International Hydropower Association (IHA) VP Dr Terry Moss.

R26bn carbon tax poised to stunt junior miners – Deloitte

Carbon tax is expected to increase the mining sector's tax bill by more than R26-billion in 2012, says professional services company Deloitte.

Uranium research report released by Creamer Media

As of February 1, 2011, 443 nuclear reactors were being operated globally for electricity generation. A further 62 new nuclear plants were under construction in 14 countries.

As shale gas concern rises in SA, Shell offers glimpse into N American operations

Operators in the Haynesville shale area of North America, which is located on the border of east Texas and western Louisiana, are rushing to secure leases and keep their foothold in the region. Global oil and gas producer Shell, which holds an...

Deloitte identifies govt actions as a big challenge for the mining industry

International auditing, consulting, financial advisory and risk management company Deloitte has highlighted government intervention as one of the biggest challenges the international mining industry will face in the coming year.

SA needs clear energy strategy to ensure future coal requirements

South Africa currently produces about 250-million tons of coal a year. In the next ten years, it is estimated that about 48-million tons a year of this capacity will be lost as mines reach the end of their productive lives and close. Considering...