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Several African countries have potentially viable shale gas deposits, which, if developed, could lead to lower gas prices, increased consumption of natural gas, reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
17 Oct 2013 - A.
The application process for applying for prospecting and exploration rights in South Africa is cumbersome and time consuming and the process needs to be streamlined to encourage local mining investments.
13 Oct 2013
A new Logistical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Transnet Freight Rail and Imperial Logistics is set to drastically reduce costs of logistics for cargo owners.
07 Oct 2013
Mining investors are moving closer towards a strategic dialogue with the government about the future of the mining industry in South Africa following investor engagements recently.
01 Oct 2013
The JSE rallied to a record high on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's decision to prolong its quantitative easing programme at its present levels.
25 Sep 2013
An international effort to ensure good governance of natural resources could do more to improve accountability and sustainability (IIED.
20 Sep 2013
The South African government is determined to resolve the challenges currently facing the country's mining sector, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe told a high-profile gathering of UK government and industry.
18 Sep 2013
Local and global investors who are concerned about the long-term security of mining investment profiles need policy certainty, streamlined processes and mining consolidation to ease investment fears.
16 Sep 2013
In a General Notice, published by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Bomo Edna Molewa, dated 23 August 2013, there is a clear indication that the state intends to allow exploration.
11 Sep 2013
German company Oiltanking GmbH has entered a joint venture with a number of local companies to build a commercial crude oil storage and blending terminal at the port of Saldanha.
10 Sep 2013 - S.
South Africa's mining industry will come through its current labour problems and re-affirm the country's position as a globally competitive destination for investment, says Patrice Motsepe.
04 Sep 2013 - S.
All three major players in the mining sector have lost contact with the mining coalface, say speakers at the Joburg Indaba conference: Investing in Mining and Resources in Africa.
02 Sep 2013
