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 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:48:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pig-farm-vs-power-station-south-african-court-tells-stateowned-eskom-to-clean-up-its-pollution-742162a About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. 1-271672 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-fuel-shortages-to-come-warns-africas-biggest-oil-refinery-075445a Fuel shortages are expected to persist long after the US war with Iran due to the damage inflicted on refineries and the need to replenish stocks, the chief executive officer of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters. 1-271607 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/its-not-looking-good-for-sibanye-stillwaters-workforce-at-kwezi-075595a Seems the workforce at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kwezi shaft in Rustenburg, North West is in for some bad news. The company announced it will begin Section 189A consultations with organised labour and affected non-unionised employees over the proposed restructuring of the platinum group metals (PGMs) operation. 1-271577 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa50-infrastructure-fund-plans-to-more-than-double-project-value-in-five-years-297717a Africa50, a Morocco-based infrastructure investment fund, aims to more than double the value of the projects it backs to at least $20bn over the next five years, its chief operating officer said. 1-271570 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/light-bulb-moment-the-electric-decarbonisation-opportunity-419919a South African industry needs practical strategies to cut unnecessary costs and minimise risks in a carbon-restricted economy, not just more theoretical discussions about carbon. 1-271555 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/high-unstable-fuel-prices-weigh-heavily-on-sa-mining-performance-186696a Rising, volatile fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, still weigh heavily on South Africa's mining sector. 1-271548 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-cost-of-power-eskom-seeks-nersa-approval-for-price-hike-419379a The end of loadshedding in South Africa may have come at a cost, as Eskom seeks approval from Nersa (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) for another tariff increase. If Nersa approves the Eskom Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA), South Africans could face an average tariff increase of 8.8% from April next year. 1-271495 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-rainbow-minerals-profits-go-platinum-raking-in-r32bn-853743a African Rainbow Minerals posted a 19% increase in annual profit, as strong platinum group metal prices offset lower income from its coal, iron ore, and manganese divisions. 1-271469 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa