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 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:47:57 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-explores-r5bn-floating-solar-project-on-its-highland-reservoirs-178596a Lesotho is considering an ambitious plan to develop floating solar electricity generation on the Katse and Mohale reservoirs. The R5bn project could reshape the country’s renewable energy future while easing pressure on scarce land resources. 1-268648 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glencore-south-african-smelter-cancels-planned-job-cuts-after-electricity-deal-067405a Glencore's South African ferrochrome smelting unit said on Monday,1 June, it has cancelled plans to lay off as many as 1,500 workers after the country's energy regulator approved discounted electricity costs for the sector. 1-268617 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/good-news-for-prime-offices-bad-news-for-five-day-commutes-734222a The traditional office model, long seen as the anchor of business life, is coming under renewed pressure as economic realities reshape how and where people work. 1-268582 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-steadies-as-market-awaits-possible-us-iran-ceasefire-deal-512000a Oil futures steadied on Friday, 29 May, but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the US and Iran had reached an agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. 1-268586 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/planned-rand-water-maintenance-may-affect-municipalities-industries-and-mines-623171a Rand Water has reminded residents and businesses of planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which is expected to cause water-supply interruptions between Friday, 29 May and Friday, 17 July 2026. 1-268521 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/construction-of-solar-facility-set-to-power-60000-households-289737a Eskom has begun construction of a new R1.2bn, 75MW solar power plant at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a significant step in integrating renewable energy into its coal-dominated generation fleet. 1-268520 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-south-african-businesses-can-offset-the-rising-diesel-price-390838a South Africa’s most economically viable industries — mining, agriculture and food production — are heavy users of diesel. They’re currently navigating a plethora of challenges affecting their fuel budgets. 1-268513 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/johannesburg-sees-light-at-the-of-the-tunnel-in-new-deal-with-eskom-289157a The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says an agreement has been reached between Eskom, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and its power utility, City Power, to keep the lights on in the city. 1-268490 Wed, 27 May 2026 11:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/werner-duvenhage-says-sayonara-to-rio-tinto-after-13-instrumental-years-401339a After more than a decade, Werner Duvenhage is leaving Rio Tinto and stepping down as managing director of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). Wilhemina Ngcobo, current RBM chief operating officer, will replace Werner as acting managing director when he officially departs the company on 31 July. 1-268475 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/expertise-to-unlock-minings-catalytic-impact-on-africas-infrastructure-390208a In many parts of Africa, mining remains a frontier sector, frequently arriving as the first large-scale investment in remote or underdeveloped regions; its impact, however, extends far beyond extraction. 1-268453 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy & Mining South Africa