Mining has not been particularly lucrative for New Zealand. It makes little economic sense to focus on digging for minerals, despite claims the new mines will aid in the country’s green transition.
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Costing new sources of electricity sounds simple. But it’s enormously complicated – and CSIRO’s GenCost report promises certainty it cannot deliver
Only 5% of South Africa’s energy comes from solar power while 85% is generated from coal. Loans, more subsidies and security for rooftop solar panels need to be put in place.
Environmentalists have long been sceptical of carbon capture and storage, which began in the oil and gas industry. But there’s nothing else like it for storing emissions from industry.
The relationship between neighbours Australia and Indonesia has gone through major swings. Could the green transition offer a win-win?
Power outages in South Africa pose a threat to employment.
Critical minerals are well named. They’re critical to the green transition – and sought by the US and China. Who will Australia sell to?
Africa hosts substantial reserves of critical minerals.
South Africa’s roadmap to renewable energy has to make sure that electricity will be durable and equitable for all its residents.
Australian mining giant BHP has kicked off a new round of mergers by bidding for Anglo American.
Made in Australia could be set for a comeback, if federal government promises materialise. But these localisation plans must work for the regional communities hosting new projects.
The greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production are hard to cut but a new low-carbon cement facility is scaling up production of a far more sustainable alternative.
As South Africa heads towards elections, there is no quick fix solution to the electricity crisis in the country. What exactly are the political parties promising voters?
Ghana has spent over 60 years trying to build an aluminium industry.
If Africa built only all the renewable power plants it has already planned, this would be enough to generate 76% of all electricity needed on the continent by 2040.
The key to a successful energy transition away from coal is good institutional quality supported by anti-corruption procedures and clear rules.
Extractive mining disrupts the balance of the planet’s ecosystems and is set to rise. Could urban mining or degrowth help curb unsustainable practices?
A growing number of people are opting to generate their own renewable energy and escape load shedding.
Africa must guard against new environment friendly trade rules that leave the continent in the poor position of exporting raw materials that developed nations use to manufacture green energy systems.
South Africa’s plan to transition to green energy may eventually benefit big private companies more than ordinary citizens.
Top contributors
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Professor of Global Energy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Professor of Industrial Strategy, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS), University of Bath
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Head: Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City, University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol
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Fellow, University of Surrey
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Professor of Strategy and International Business, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
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Professor of Physics, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Researcher at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University
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Lecturer in Climate Change, Politics and Society, University of Bristol
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Professor of Economics Education, University of Bristol
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Professor of Civil Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway
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Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, Global Management Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Business Economics, University of Birmingham
