Is South Africa’s economic freedom heading for totality?
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa ranks 84th out of 165 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World:
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NUCLEAR: Wind and solar alone cannot meet global power demand
According to Wood Mackenzie, The nuclear power industry is at a crossroads. Some countries are pushing ahead with phase-out plans,
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No commodity boom lasts forever – structural reforms required
South Africa requires creative and innovative solutions to put the economy back on a sustainable financial path. Structural reforms are
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Mining and metals: an industry at a junction
Assuming a smooth economic recovery in 2021, supply has not yet fully adjusted to a lower demand trajectory and unless
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Platinum is not just a catalyst
The PGM metal of Platinum has a unique combination of physical and chemical properties, which is why it is used
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NIOBIUM: unique refractory metal with varied applications
Niobium (Atomic number 41), is a greyish-silvery metal. It is a transition metal found in group 5 & period 5
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Could hydrogen help reduce emissions in the aluminium industry?
Aluminium is found in everything from cars to phones. But one of the challenges of producing this essential material responsibly
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With technology, coal can be part of the energy future
Michelle Manook, CEO of the World Coal Association, says the past month has been appropriately climactic for the coal industry
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Electrification: essential to decarbonisation but with major challenges ahead
The building and transportation sectors account for 33% of global CO2 emissions, making the electrification of those sectors key to decarbonisation
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Oil markets to be back at pre-crisis highs by Q4 2022
Wood Mackenzie forecasts demand in oil market will be back at pre-crisis highs by Q4 2022, while a resurgent Brent
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Platinum-based proton exchange membrane technology
Renewable energy, such as wind, solar photovoltaic and hydropower, is the fastest-growing energy source globally and is central to global
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Metals can be extracted from brines of dormant volcanoes
Magma beneath volcanoes releases gases that rise towards the surface. These gases are rich in metals. As the pressure drops,
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Steel rising costs will hit solar construction
Prices for polysilicon and steel are rising sharply, putting upward pressure on solar costs. Utility-scale projects will be the most
Read moreAfrica to become the home of green metals
The potentially truly transformational 40 GW Grand Inga and 4.5-12 GW Inga III projects in the DRC come to fruition,
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IMF proposal to scale up global carbon pricing
Between one quarter and one half. That’s how much carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases must fall over the
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AI used to design high performance steels
Over time, steel has gradually improved through a trial and error experimental approach, but it is inefficient, time consuming and
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Gold vs crypto mining: energies and emissions
Recently, there has been a lot of debating around the possible parallels and variances of gold and Bitcoin and other
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UAE attachés accused in international gold smuggling syndicate
The United Arab Emirates is a key hub for gold trading linked to money laundering, organized crime and terrorist financing.
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Diamond deal suggests flaws in De Beers, Botswana relationship
An exceptional diamond agreement between De Beers and one of its sightholders, Diacore, raises questions about the secrecy shaping Botswana’s
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Tin oxide films: conductivity breakthrough could boost semiconductors
A thin, transparent, tin oxide film with record-breaking conductivity has been created for use in semiconductor applications such as next-generation
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Africa’s economic recovery needs to focus on creating more resilient continent
The Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on many African economies, particularly those dependent on oil exports, tourism and resources.
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COPPER: are copper miners ready for growth?
Wood Mackenzie says demand for copper – already on a rising trend – is arguably set to explode as the
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Anglo American: nickel down by 7%, manganese up by 7% in Q1
Nickel production decreased by 7% to 10,100 tonnes, reflecting expected lower ore grades. Production guidance is unchanged at 42,000-44,000 tonnes,
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FEATURED: Short range outlook for steel
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2021 and 2022. worldsteel forecasts that steel
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En+ Metals produces breakthrough aluminium with world’s lowest carbon footprint
The Metals segment of En+ Group, the world’s largest producer of low carbon aluminium and independent hydropower, has announced that
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Zircon unique properties essential for high-performance jet engine turbine blades
Dr Keven Harlow, executive director, Zircon Industry Association explains why the unique properties of Zircon are essential for the manufacture
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Nobel Prize winner explains potential for tin use in lithium-ion batteries
Stanley Wittingham, jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2019 as one of the founding fathers of lithium-ion batteries,
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FEATURED: HYBRIT PROCESS – towards fossil-free steel
HYBRIT – short for Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology – is a joint venture between SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, aiming to
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