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Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines
Multinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of most of minerals mined in Africa with minimal roles for African firms. From these minerals, foreign manufacturing firms produce...
Communities, mining corporations and corruption in South Africa
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the mining industry operated without restraint and had undue influence over government decision-making. This created an environment where companies maximised profits at the expense of people and...
B-BBEE deal results in Jet Demolition achieving a Level 4 rating
Specialist demolition contractor Jet Demolition has officially concluded a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) deal that has resulted in it achieving a Level 4 B-BBEE rating, and 54% black ownership. In terms of the...
The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo
Strong evidence links the mining of minerals to local conflict in several African countries. This is because minerals are prized by rebel groups and are a source of their financing. Examples include the “blood...
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There’s a lively debate raging in South Africa about the extent to which renewables should replace coal, particularly given the threat of climate change. The country’s electricity supply is currently highly dependent on coal....
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Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines
Multinational firms from Europe, North America and more recently China still dominate the extraction and refining of...
Communities, mining corporations and corruption in South Africa
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the mining industry operated without restraint and had...
B-BBEE deal results in Jet Demolition achieving a Level 4 rating
Specialist demolition contractor Jet Demolition has officially concluded a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) deal...
The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo
Strong evidence links the mining of minerals to local conflict in several African countries. This...
Why South Africa can’t make a massive shift to renewables – yet
There’s a lively debate raging in South Africa about the extent to which renewables should...
