Mining Weekly – Energy balancing act highlighted
While Zimbabwe is well placed to take advantage of growing demand for critical minerals associated with the global energy transition, the country’s unstable energy supply requires urgent intervention. Read the full article HERE
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Great potential in Zim Mining despite challenges
Great potential in Zim Mining despite challenges Most of Zimbabwe’s electricity is generated by coal-fired thermal power plants and hydropower plants, with the total generating capacity exceeding 2 000 MW. However, Sitefane notes that the country is producing only about 1 400 MW because of regular breakdowns at its thermal power stations, while water shortages affect its main hydropower plant. Hence, the unstable supply of electricity poses a significant challenge for the mining sector. Read the Full Article Here
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Weighing up renewable energy
With the South African mining sector facing obstacles in terms of securing reliable and sustainable electricity, a clear view of the opportunities and challenges of integrating renewable energy into mining operations to fortify the sector’s contribution to the economy, is necessary, advises law firm Sitef and Co’s director Mihlali Sitefane and representative Njabulo Mchunu. Read the full article HERE
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eNCA Interview – Illegal Mining
In case you missed it, here is a short clip of the eNCA interview with our Director, Mihlali Sitefane discussing the impacts of illegal mining.Read the full article HERE
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702 Interview – Illegal Mining
In light of the recent incidents, Mihlali Sitefane (Director at Sitef & Co) had an interview, with Gugs Mhlungu on 702 to discuss the impacts of illegal Mining. Listen More Here https://lnkd.in/dSS2TQDb
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10 things to know about the Draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2021 | South Africa
On 5 May 2021, the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published the Draft Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy 2021 (the “Draft ASM Policy”) for public comment. The draft policy aims to foster a formalised and sustainable artisanal and small-scale mining industry in South Africa. Read the Full Article Here
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Co-authored: Mining law experts say innovation key to SA gold mining
Despite a decline in the South African gold mining industry over the past few years, gold production in the country remains the second largest in Africa, and remaining gold mines are still expected to have a significant lifespan, says ENSafrica senior associate Mihlali Sitefane and associate Zinzi Lawrence. Read the full Article Here
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Co-authored: Policy to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining in South Africa published
A policy published on 30 March 2022 by the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy aims to create a formalised, sustainable artisanal… Read full article Here
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