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South Africa set to modernise environmental governance with major EIA reforms

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

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Natural gas championed as Africa's transition fuel amid energy crisis

Natural gas championed as Africa's transition fuel amid energy crisis

South African manganese miners eye Transnet partnership for new export terminal

South African manganese miners eye Transnet partnership for new export terminal

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BP evacuates foreign staff after Iraqi oilfield unrest

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South Africa set to modernise environmental governance with major EIA reforms

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South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

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Beyond the pit: Why mining partnerships are being redefined

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Bata Bata Industrials announces participation at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026

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Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

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