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SA: Cronin: Address by the Deputy Minister of Transport, in thebudget vote, in the National Assembly (25/04/2012)

2012

Building on Minister Ndebele’s comprehensive outline of the many different areas of sectoral responsibility of the DoT, I’d like to step back a little and ask some basic questions.

Strong economic case for lifting shale exploration ban, economist argues

UNCONVENTIONAL GAS

The material macroeconomic, energy security and employment benefits that could potentially flow from developing the southern Karoo’s shale-gas resources offered a compelling case for government...

Cosatu: Statement by the Congress of South African Trade Unions, on the water crisis (19/05/2011)

Statements

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has joined other organisations in the campaign to highlight the country’s looming water crisis. It has submitted the following notice under...

Cabinet approves acid mine drainage report

MINING & THE ENVIRONMENT

The South African Cabinet has approved the recommendations made by a team of experts on the acid mine drainage (AMD) situation in the Witwatersrand, spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said on Tuesday. The...

SA: Shabangu: Address by the Minister of Mineral Resources, on Government strategy for the future of the South African coal industry, Cape Town (02/02/2011)

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Date: 02/02/2011
Source: The Department of Mineral Resources
Title: SA: Shabangu: Address by the Minister of Mineral Resources, on Government strategy for the future of the South...

Coal-Bed Methane: The Alternative Energy Source

BOWMAN GILFILLAN

Coal-bed methane ("CBM") is no longer regarded as an obstacle in the coal mining industry. Instead, it is fast becoming known as a commercially viable energy source. The approach to CBM has changed...

SA economy picks up speed with 4,6% first-quarter growth

ECONOMY

South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4,6% in the first quarter of this year, exceeding market expectations, which had forecast growth of about 4%.

Should we have a carbon tax to promote a low-carbon economy?

LOW-CARBON FUTURE

The question of the merits of a universal carbon tax compared with those of a cap-and-trade system is a source of considerable debate among policymakers. Some time soon, the National Treasury...

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