Rail halt is further drag on sliding South African coal exports

Coal exports were forecast to drop to 50 million tons in 2022 from 58 million in 2021.

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2022 | 7:35 am

Africa moving very slowly toward clean energy transition — report

Africa’s investments accounted for only 0.6% of the $434 billion destined for clean energy worldwide.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2022 | 11:22 am

South African efforts to clear coal railway derailment disrupted by violence

South Africa’s Transnet said extortion and violent acts significantly disrupted efforts to clear a train derailment on a coal export line.

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2022 | 10:24 am

Empty iron ore ships switch to coal to survive China’s slump

Cargo ships suffering from weak Chinese demand for iron ore are finding coal a more lucrative alternative.

Bloomberg News | November 10, 2022 | 7:30 am

BHP shareholders vote against resolution to lobby Australian government on climate

The resolution called on BHP to proactively advocate for Australian policy settings that are consistent with the Paris Agreement's objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Reuters | November 10, 2022 | 7:16 am

Zimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects

An industry report published by Zimbabwe’s Chamber of Mines says the sector will experience a slower 7% growth next year.

Reuters | November 9, 2022 | 7:46 am

World’s CO2 hotspots pinpointed by Al Gore-backed climate project

The website "Climate Trace" includes maps and data on 72,000 power plants, oil refineries, airports and more to offer “radical climate transparency.”

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2022 | 3:17 am

Mark Carney sees ‘wall of opportunity’ for energy investors

“A lot of the answer to energy security problems that have been exposed by Russia’s illegal war have to do with sustainability,” the former Bank of England governor said.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2022 | 12:46 pm

South Africa seeks to end security threat to key coal rail line

A train carrying coal on the North Corridor line that runs from inland deposits of the fuel to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal derailed near Ulundi in Kwazulu-Natal province on Tuesday.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2022 | 8:11 am

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