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13th June 2012 This month's electronic report includes details of commodities trader Glencore’s takeover of the Mutanda copper operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Sasol Mining’s new R3.5-billion Thubelisha shaft at the Twistdraai colliery in Mpumalanga; and the cost of developing platinum company... →
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SA electricity supply stable, but vulnerability remains
15th May 2009 In April 2009, Eskom’s CEO Jacob Maroga indicated that he did not foresee blackouts for the next 24 months. However, a day later, an incident at the utility’s Koeberg nuclear power station saw Unit 2 trip at a time when Unit 1 was already shut for refuelling and maintenance, once again raising... →
Electricity supply emergency revisited
15th May 2009 Until recently, South Africa had excess electricity generating capacity, owing to a period of overinvestment by electricity utility Eskom. However, this situation has come to an end, and the country is now in a position of needing to commission additional plants urgently. →
Investment critical to ensuring electricity supply security
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Earnings and capital markets to fund electricity capex
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IPPs to relieve pressure on Eskom
15th May 2009 The private sector is expected to play an increasingly important role in the generation of electricity in South Africa in the coming years, with independent power producers (IPPs) intended to generate 30% of the additional power capacity required by the country. →
Distribution poses key threat to SA electricity supply
15th May 2009 The poor state of South Africa’s electricity distribution network has been identified as one of the greatest threats to electricity supply security in coming years. →
Some answers, but questions linger about the man likely to be SA's next President
3rd April 2009 Jacob Zuma is a man who seemingly inspires strong emotions in those around him. Love him or hate him, however, it seems only prudent to expect that, come the April elections, he will be South Africa's next president. With that in mind, it may seem wise to try to find out more about this man, and... →
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