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Kibo Energy seeks to sell coal assets as its focus shifts to renewables
17th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Africa and UK-focused energy company Kibo Energy’s primary focus going forward will be on renewable energy opportunities, part of which will see Kibo jointly develop a portfolio of waste-to-energy... 


Reinvestment in South Africa needed to ‘plant the seeds’ for a better future, says Exxaro
Reinvestment in South Africa needed to ‘plant the seeds’ for a better future, says Exxaro
15th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Reinvestment is needed to “plant the seeds” and create a better future for South Africa, says diversified miner Exxaro Resources projects and technology executive head Johan Meyer. This is... 


Electrification, digitalisation and automation to increase mines safety and productivity
10th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

South African mines wanting to drive greater operational safety, productivity and sustainability, as well as increase mine life, should tap into electrification, digitalisation and automation, says... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa moves to tackle growth-sapping electricity crisis by increasing licence-exemption cap on distributed projects to 100 MW
10th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

In a surprise move, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that the licence-exemption cap on self- or distributed-generation plants would be raised from 1 MW to 100 MW to help address the... 


Busa says GDP growth has been ‘rolled back’ by recent bouts of load-shedding
Busa says GDP growth has been ‘rolled back’ by recent bouts of load-shedding
10th June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has warned that, despite optimism generated by recent gross domestic product (GDP) numbers, this growth “has been rolled back” by the load-shedding implemented by... 


Stage 2 load-shedding to resume from 16:00
Stage 2 load-shedding to resume from 16:00
1st June 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned power utility Eskom will again be implementing Stage 2 load-shedding from 16:00 on June 1 to 05:00 on June 2. This is owing to further breakdowns of generating units at the Kriel,... 


Bushveld Minerals CEO Fortune Mojapelo
Vanadium continues to support circular economy adoption, says Bushveld Minerals
31st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Vanadium batteries continue to support the world’s adoption of a circular economy by providing a sustainable, safe and low-cost energy option with a lifecycle of more than 20 years. Over its... 


Professor Anton Eberhard
‘Ambiguous’ draft Electricity Regulation Act amendment will fail to unlock investment
26th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A regulatory reform exempting small and medium-sized electricity generation projects from the requirement of a National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) licence is an “obvious and easy way... 


50 MW reform won't hurt Eskom and would stimulate recovery, leading proponent outlines in submission
50 MW reform won't hurt Eskom and would stimulate recovery, leading proponent outlines in submission
25th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The organisation whose initial analysis indicated that reforming Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act to exempt embedded generation projects of at least 50 MW in size from the country’s... 


EIUG rejects ‘arbitrary licensing threshold’ as 10 MW versus 50 MW debate rages
EIUG rejects ‘arbitrary licensing threshold’ as 10 MW versus 50 MW debate rages
24th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Large electricity consumers have again called for proposed amendments to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, which governs the registration and licensing of distributed-generation plants,... 


Pan African lifts full-year guidance on heels of robust operational performance
21st May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Aim- and JSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources has raised its production guidance for the financial year to end on June 30, by 5 000 oz to 195 000 oz. It plans to maintain a... 


Operation Vulindlela ‘close to resolving’ debate on easing path for distributed power projects
Operation Vulindlela ‘close to resolving’ debate on easing path for distributed power projects
21st May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo reports that Operation Vulindlela is close to resolving an ongoing policy discussion within government on the reforms needed to increase electricity supply “by... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe again swats away calls for 50 MW licence-exemption cap on distributed plants
18th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has again swatted aside calls for a 50 MW licence-exemption threshold for distributed-generation plants, describing such calls, which have been... 


 Eskom highlights financial limitations as it mulls industrial applications for discounted tariffs
Eskom highlights financial limitations as it mulls industrial applications for discounted tariffs
12th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity producer Eskom confirms that it has been approached by customers in various industrial sectors with regard to possible applications for discounted Negotiated Pricing... 


 ‘Right policy changes’ could ignite R150bn in electricity investment by private firms
‘Right policy changes’ could ignite R150bn in electricity investment by private firms
10th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa, which is made up of some of South Africa's largest domestic and multinational companies, estimates that private firms would move to invest billions in new power... 


Ministerial determination sanctioning private power procurement would spur investment, clear regulatory blockages
Ministerial determination sanctioning private power procurement would spur investment, clear regulatory blockages
5th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The chairperson of the South African Independent Power Producer Association (SAIPPA) believes that the quickest and cheapest way to reduce, or eliminate, South Africa’s growth-sapping risk of... 


Energy specialist encourages mines to consider hybrid energy systems
5th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Electrical energy solutions provider Senergy energy specialist Wilco de Villiers has encouraged miners to consider the value of implementing hybrid energy systems at their operations, as mines... 


African miners note benefits of investing in renewables
African miners note benefits of investing in renewables
4th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mounting pressure by governments and investors on industries globally to reduce emissions, coupled with favourable economics and the need for reliable and cost efficient power, are increasingly... 


Appetite for renewables remains strong, despite economic uncertainties
4th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties globally, investor appetite for renewables remains strong, with optioned renewable capacity increasing by 15% year-on-year in the nine months from January... 


Raising distributed generator licence-exemption cap to 10 MW ‘does not go far enough’
Raising distributed generator licence-exemption cap to 10 MW ‘does not go far enough’
3rd May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) says a proposed amendment to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act, which would raise the licence exemption threshold for private... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Proposed regulation lifting ‘embedded generation’ licence-exemption cap to 10 MW released for comment
23rd April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has released, for public comment, an amendment to the Electricity Regulation Act, proposing an increase in the licensing-exemption threshold for... 


Energy expert writes to government calling for overhaul of RMIPPPP ahead of July financial close
Energy expert writes to government calling for overhaul of RMIPPPP ahead of July financial close
19th April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

An energy expert has written to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to highlight the expensive shortcomings of the Risk... 


Kibo advances Benga power project with Mozambique energy utility
12th April 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Africa-focused Kibo Energy and its local joint venture (JV) partners have agreed on the next steps towards the ultimate finalisation of a power purchase agreement (PPA) at the company’s Benga power... 


Opportunities for mines to decarbonise and South Africa's coal exports to China make headlines
Opportunities for mines to decarbonise and South Africa's coal exports to China make headlines
12th March 2021

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks Royal Bafokeng Platinum's proposed plans to generate its own electricity; China having become the largest importer of South African coal; and the... 


Danakali enthused by wind, solar potential for geothermally-endowed Colluli project
10th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

ASX- and LSE-listed potash developer Danakali, in evaluating the potential of incorporating renewable energy into its 100%-owned Colluli sulphate of potash (SoP) project, in Eritrea, reports early... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe sees new industries emerging from South Africa’s renewables-led drive to boost electricity supply
3rd March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s move to increase electricity generation capacity provided a “unique opportunity” for the development of new industries, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said this... 


Energy Regulator approves 40 MW solar licence for Gold Fields' South Deep
Energy Regulator approves 40 MW solar licence for Gold Fields' South Deep
25th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) announced on Thursday that the Energy Regulator, at its meeting held on February 25, approved the issuance of a generation licence for a 40 MW... 


PIC now owns 15% of Exxaro’s shares
22nd February 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The State-owned Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in coal and renewable energy company Exxaro Resources to just over 15.13%, the company announced on February 22.... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
17th February 2021

This week: Vision Blue helping world to achieve green dream with high-return prospects for investors; Alluvial diamond miners outline way to save fast-shrinking industry; And, Generator supplier... 


The Komati power station
Eskom could launch bidding for repurposing and repowering of Komati within two months
16th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned power utility Eskom is preparing a pioneering request for proposals (RFP) for the repowering and repurposing of the Komati power station, in Mpumalanga, which is among the first four... 


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