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The dirty truth behind renewables
As COP26 kicks off in Scotland, there’s a renewed focus on efforts to limit global warming and ensure a ‘just transition’ away from dirty fossil fuels. It may look like a no-brainer, but from an investment point of view at least, there’s little clarity on who will be the ultimate winners of this green uprising → Read More
Transnet swings into R8.4bn loss
The state-owned entity, which has been hit by the lockdowns and operational issues, recorded its first loss in recent memory → Read More
Power outage risks millions worth of produce at Joburg Market
Cold-storage rooms have been operating without cooling since Tuesday, and ripening cycles have also been compromised resulting in huge losses → Read More
Transnet’s Portia Derby traverses rough seas of annual results
The state-owned logistics company has been beset with problems over the reporting period, the results for which will be presented on Friday → Read More
AngloGold’s Colombian copper project hits permit hurdle
Quebradona Colombian copper project is expected to help improve the group’s long-term costs → Read More
Eskom’s maintenance fails to improve plant performance
Plant performance, as measured by an Energy Availability Factor, is way below the utility's target → Read More
Old dog Komati learns new tricks
The flagship project hopes to demonstrate Eskom's commitment to a just energy transition → Read More
Arbitration award set to torpedo Zimbabwe’s green energy plans
International Chamber of Commerce thwarts bid by Pungwe B Power Station to be paid in US dollars → Read More
Vivo multiplies retail fuel rollout
Owner of Shell and Engen is making rapid strides on the continent → Read More
Renergen set to create world’s first spot helium market
A canny deal could help Renergen create the world’s first spot helium market, and fund its Virginia natural gas project → Read More
Why vaccine mandates may just be inevitable
For life to return to normal, many companies will probably insist on their staff being vaccinated against Covid. But it’s a decision with possible legal, ethical and political pitfalls. The FM canvassed corporate SA to get a sense of where businesses stand on this question → Read More
Is Transnet the next Eskom?
The state-owned logistics company is lurching from crisis to crisis — at enormous cost to the economy → Read More
Sky-high gas prices ring warning bell for powerships plans
Exponential rise in gas prices has caused energy crisis in Europe → Read More
Don’t write off nuclear, says Futuregrowth
SA has some competitive advantages and the nuclear debate is worth having for the long term, says Paul Semple → Read More
SA to press developed nations at COP26 over funding
Predictable financial support is needed in transition from fossil fuels, says Barbara Creecy → Read More
Eskom sees gas as critical for a rapid energy transition
The utility says the fossil fuel has the flexibility needed to plug gaps left by renewables → Read More
DBSA’s R3bn loan to open green funding floodgates for Africa
Pimco’s offshore bond issuance will help refinance renewable power projects on the bank’s books → Read More
Red lights flash as grid capacity constrains rollout of wind energy
Connectivity is just one of the challenges facing industry gearing up for a big boost in demand → Read More
Eskom green deal is ‘dangerous’, Gwede Mantashe warns
The mineral resources & energy minister also confirmed he would not attend the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference → Read More
Gwede Mantashe warning on ‘dangerous’ Eskom plans a sign energy division persists
The mineral resources & energy minister also confirms he would not attend the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference → Read More