https://www.bizcommunity.com/Energy South Africa Energy & Mining news 15 Energy & Mining news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Energy en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:32:55 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/draft-bill-targets-mining-directors-with-personal-liability-for-environmental-breaches-528100a Mining companies are familiar with administrative penalties (in addition to criminal sanctions) in the context of health and safety. The Mine Health and Safety Act No 29 of 1996 (MHSA), which came into force in 1997, introduced a system of administrative fines for contraventions of the MHSA by mining companies. The administrative fine system in the MHSA is intended to incentivise compliance by threatening the bottom line, and other laws have followed suit. 1-273286 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-heights-in-sight-as-zambia-targets-new-phase-of-mining-growth-740322a Zambia is positioning itself for a major expansion of its mining industry, underpinned by an ambitious copper production target supported by regulatory reform, renewed exploration and a broader strategy to harness value from critical minerals. 1-273282 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-sets-its-sights-on-building-new-nuclear-capacity-in-south-africa-417019a Alexei Likhachev, head of Russia’s nuclear corporation, Rosatom, said the company is ready to supply African countries with nuclear power plants in various sizes and configurations and is in talks with four countries — including Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt — about large nuclear projects. As South Africa looks to expand its nuclear power programme, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has assured that public consultation on the proposed expansion will be grounded in science and evidence rather than ideological bias. 1-273255 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-and-astron-energy-launch-fuel-rewards-in-new-partnership-851493a The Shoprite Group is expanding its Xtra Savings loyalty programme into fuel retail through a new partnership with Astron Energy, allowing members to earn grocery rewards when purchasing qualifying fuel at participating service stations. 1-273229 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anglo-americans-de-beers-stake-inches-closer-to-changing-hands-639271a Confirming support for the deal, the president of Botswana said the country will double its holding in De Beers to 30% under the terms of Anglo American’s proposed sale of its stake in the diamond producer to a consortium of investors. 1-273221 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vivo-energys-engen-launches-new-cost-effective-fuel-in-south-africa-295827a Engen, the South African oil company owned by Vivo Energy, has launched V-Max, a new fuel brand designed to help drivers get the most out of every litre. 1-273210 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/parts-of-jozi-left-in-the-dark-following-fire-at-substation-962944a Johannesburg’s power utility said a fire at its Mayfair Substation on Sunday, 8 November, left many parts of the city, including Mayfair, Auckland Park, Brixton and surrounding areas, without electricity. 1-273184 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/quality-products-expertise-and-certification-add-to-air-products-strength-in-food-grade-gases-306388a Air Products South Africa highlighted the company’s quality food-grade gas products and technical expertise at Propak Cape 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27-29 October 2026. The focus of the stand was to illustrate the application of the Freshline™ range for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to extend the shelf life of products, the carbonation of beverages and liquid nitrogen (LIN) dispensing to build internal pressure in lightweight PET bottles and cans. 1-273183 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anglogold-ashanti-goes-for-gold-with-900m-investment-528510a AngloGold Ashanti announced plans to invest about $900m to lift annual gold production by at least 400,000 ounces by the end of the decade, largely through expansion at existing mines. 1-273166 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-grid-evolution-is-opportunity-for-young-people-962974a Speaking at the recent One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, Canninah Dladla, cluster president for sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric, says that Africa’s next generation has a vital role to play in shaping the continent’s energy future. 1-273144 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa