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African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 2

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Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

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African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 1

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Uganda court hands life sentence to man caught with elephant ivory

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Environmental authorisations may no longer be required for solar PV installations

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Garyn Rapson and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 28 Sep 2022

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Carbon tax: How carbon-intensive businesses can neutralise the impact

Denny Da Silva 13 Sep 2022

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Environmental impact assessments don't work in Nigeria: here's why

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Synda Obaji 7 Sep 2022

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Have your say on energy generation licensing exemptions and regulation

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Seismic judgment: Court overturns exploration rights granted to Shell

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SA's energy crisis: the practical implications of government's proposed interventions

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Jason van der Poel, Mzukisi Kota, Hielien Venter, Aviva Hoekstra, Emma Bleeker 8 Aug 2022

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Creecy announces new EA process for renewable energy projects

Creecy announces new EA process for renewable energy projects

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Have your say on hydraulic fracturing / fracking

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Big shift to environmental legislative landscape is finally here

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Sars intercepts 17 rhino horn at OR Tambo

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Court bid to stop Shell seismic survey off Wild Coast underway

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Another extension for Nema compliance

Garyn Rapson 19 May 2022

Acting Judge Noluntu Bam has ordered the Minister of Mineral Affairs and Energy to re-open an appeal by several community organisations against the extension of its Somkhele mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Judge blocks mine expansion

Tania Broughton 6 May 2022

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Achieving SA's green hydrogen economy will depend on a highly specialised workforce

Viren Sookhun 7 Apr 2022

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Appeals process for fishing rights allocation opens

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