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Eskom is expected to contribute 3,000MW of gas-to-power capacity under IRP 2025 through LNG arrangements with Zululand Energy Terminal. File photo:

SA’s gas-to-power plans lean towards LNG imports

The development comes as uncertainty continues around South Africa’s domestic gas supply outlook, with limited progress on local exploration and delays in bringing new regional gas projects online

Stainless steel is not a full substitute for structural steel but is most effective when used selectively. Picture: 123RF/KITTIPONG JIRASUKHANONT

Shaving corners costs tears later, warns steel expert

Stainless steel increases upfront costs, but decreases maintenance spending, says Tim Collins

Engineers’ body says professional registration could improve municipal accountability in areas facing persistent infrastructure failures.

Weak professional accountability worsens municipal dysfunction, says industry body

Professional registration for officials seen as key to addressing service delivery failures

Incoming Mulilo Energy CEO Jan Fourie. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Mulilo pledges R14.8bn to expand SA’s renewable energy capacity

Mulilo will invest R14.8bn in new solar and battery projects, adding 716MW to South Africa’s grid, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate renewable energy deployment nationwide.

SA markets are on track for their worst month in years amid Middle East war.

SA assets suffer worst month in years amid Middle East turmoil

Concerns over inflation, rising fuel costs, and delayed rate cuts have intensified

While ferrochrome smelters have dominated tariff relief talks, the wider industry is being left exposed in a broader affordability crisis. Picture: REUTERS/PASCAL LAUENER

NEWS ANALYSIS | Ferroglobe shutdown threat exposes wider crisis in SA’s smelting sector

Ferrochrome smelters are in focus while other sectors are in an affordability crisis

Standard Bank backs BlueCore’s $285m acquisition of Nigerian gas infrastructure company

Deal underscores growing energy investment in West Africa

Renergen CEO Stefano Marani. Picture: SUPPLIED

Competition Commission gives conditional approval to Renergen-ASPI deal

The deal will make the natural gas and helium producer a wholly owned subsidiary of ASP Isotopes

South32 CEO Graham Kerr. File picture: SUNDAY TIMES.

South32’s Mozal smelter faces uncertainty over electricity supply

Despite six years of negotiations with HCB and Eskom, South32 has been unable to agree on an affordable electricity price tariff

Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/WALDO SWIEGERS

Trade tension and weak demand put global iron ore market under pressure

While some support may emerge later in the year, key market risks remain tilted to the downside

Serushan Pillay, executive vice-president: business building, strategy and technology at Sasol; Adrian Gore, group CEO of Discovery; Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, electricity minister; Simon Baloyi, president and CEO of Sasol; and Andre Nepgen, head of Discovery Green. Picture: SUPPLIED

Cash-back green power for SMEs is here

Ampli Energy offers flexible access to green power wheeled via Eskom and cashback incentives

Picture: SUPPLIED

Grindrod earnings affected by border disruptions and heavy rains

The focus on rail expansion is expected to drive future growth, with plans to acquire new and modern rolling stock

Sibanye Gold CEO Neal Froneman. Picture: MARTIN RHODES

Sibanye-Stillwater ends pursuit of US lithium project

A review indicates the project did not meet Sibanye-Stillwater’s investment criteria under current market conditions

Sasol's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg. Picture: FINANCIAL MAIL/FREDDY MAVUNDA

Sasol reports lower earnings due to tough economic environment

A 5% decrease in sales volumes resulted from lower production and market demand