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Mantashe: It’s Time for Africa to Take Command of its Mining Future
Petroleum and Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe has declared that "king coal is back”. He argues for considering coal as a critical mineral due to its significant role in employment and economic contribution. This perspective challenges the prevailing narrative that coal's era was prematurely declared over, particularly given global climate commitments and South Africa's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets. His views will not sit well with many…
Wetlands in Addo Elephant Park are in Danger: What’s Being Done to Protect Them?
Dirk Roux, Nelson Mandela University and Nancy Job, South African National Biodiversity Institute
The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years...
The Irony of Mining Facilitating the “Just Energy Transition”
The future of mining depends on the industry’s ability to finance itself, writes RASHAAD CARRIM, Partner at Webber Wentzel
It is perhaps ironic that as...
Some Progress on Regulations for Foreign Fishing Vessels in South Africa’s Waters
For years the authorities have repeatedly denied there are foreign fishing vessels in South African waters, especially at night. But operators in some sectors...