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New electrochemical PGMs demand on way, iridium scarcity fears eased still further 
By: Martin Creamer 4th April 2024 A far-reaching new drive is under way to ease iridium scarcity still further and, especially in the short term, demand for platinum group metals... →
South Africa coal-plant closure delays risk thousands of deaths
By: Bloomberg 3rd April 2024 Delays to the planned closures of coal-fired power plants proposed by South Africa’s energy department could result in thousands of deaths from air... →
Policy uncertainty edging further into negative territory ahead of elections, report shows
By: Darren Parker 3rd April 2024 The North-West University Business School Policy Uncertainty Index veered further into negative territory in the first quarter, at 65.8 index... →
BLSA calls for immediate reworking of IRP, describing assumptions as ‘spurious’
By: Terence Creamer 2nd April 2024 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), whose members include the largest domestic and foreign companies operating in South Africa, has added its... →
Outgoing ANC government gives South Africans a parting gift of 405% in electricity tariff increases
2nd April 2024 The outgoing ANC government has not only destroyed the country’s ability to produce enough electricity to meet demand, but it has also made the... →
Western Cape Local Government 2024/25 Budget
2nd April 2024 Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning presented the Department of Local... →
China could drive Africa's renewable energy revolution, report says
By: Reuters 2nd April 2024 China has a unique opportunity to drive forward an energy revolution in Africa, but it must first reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green... →
More green hydrogen insight on way as Southern African scientists head to Germany
By: Martin Creamer 28th March 2024 Twelve scientists from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries will head to Germany in May, where they will have an opportunity to... →
