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Africa Mining: SA Mineworkers union signs three-year wage deal in coal sector

Posted on November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 by Mozambique Resources Post

South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has agreed a three-year wage agreement with coal producers, averting a sector-wide strike that could have impacted power supply, the union said on Thursday.

Industry & Sustainability: “Mining industry should review business models, CSR collaboration” – Minister

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Mozambique Resources Post

With the mining industry now recovering from the downturn in commodity prices, and a new balance emerging in the global demand and supply of minerals, now is the time to reflect, innovate and plan for a more resilient industry in the future, says SA Mineral Resources Deputy Minister Godfrey Oliphant.

Africa Mining: SA Deputy President urges return to drawing board as legal battle brews

Posted on June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 by Mozambique Resources Post

South Africa’s Chamber of Mines is preparing legal action in a bid to ban the implementation of the country’s new mining charter that has shocked the industry.

Africa Oil & Gas: “Pipeline funded by China supports Mozambique’s industrialisation strategy” – Aubrey Hruby explains

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mozambique Resources Post

The investment of US$6 billion in the Rovuma/Gauteng pipeline, the largest ever Chinese investment in Mozambique, will support Mozambique’s industrialisation strategy and strengthen the Chinese presence in the region, according to recent analyses collated by Macauhub.

CONSORTIUM FOR THE PALMA – GAUTENG PIPELINE: “Profin Consulting, SA belongs to the Chipande family”, CIP reports

Posted on March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by Mozambique Resources Post

The South African gas and oil company SacOil, announced the establishment of a consortium which is to propose, to the Mozambican Government, the construction of a natural gas pipeline from Palma (Cabo Delgado) to Gauteng (South Africa), with branches to deliver gas to “cities and urban settlements” in Mozambique, according to the Mozambique Center for Public Integrity (CIP). In addition to SacOil, the announced consortium also includes the public company ENH (Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos) and Profin Consulting,…

Africa Energy Industry: SA Eskom to supply Zambia with 300 MW

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mozambique Resources Post

SA State-owned Eskom has confirmed it has agreements in place with its Zimbabwean and Zambian counterparts Zesa and Zesco respectively to supply up to 300 MW of power during off-peak periods.

Special US-Africa Summit: Obama to announce expansion of electrification in Africa

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

President Obama announced Tuesday afternoon that private companies and government institutions are providing an additional $12 billion in aid to the administration’s electrification program for Africa, while the federal government is adding $300 million a year to the initiative.

Look At Our Neighbour: South Africa’s RBCT exported 5.4 Million t of coal in July

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Mozambique Resources Post

South Africa’s Richard’s Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported 5.4-million tonnes of coal in July, more than the 4.9-million tonnes in June, data showed on Wednesday. The terminal’s coal stocks, which end up in power stations in Europe and Asia, stood at 4.9-million tonnes at the end of July, RBCT said. (Reuters)