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Mineral Resources and Energy on expiry of South Africa and United States of America (USA) Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

DMRE allays concerns over the expiry of the South Africa and USA Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted news reports regarding the expiry of the Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between South Africa and the United States of America (USA) and would like to give an assurance that there is no immediate crisis. With many years of strong diplomatic relations…

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South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy welcomes arrest of illegal mining suspects in Stilfontein, North West

DMRA welcomes arrest of illegal mining suspects

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) welcomes the arrest of suspects alleged to have been involved in illegal mining operations and seizure of firearms by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DCPI) in Stilfontein, North West Province.  We commend the collaboration between the SAPS…

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South Africa: Mineral Resources and Energy welcomes the appointment of Jacob Mbele as Director General

Mr Mbele holds a Master’s in Business Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (industrial) and Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy welcomes the appointment of Jacob Mbele as the Director General. The Department of Mineral Resources welcomes the approval by Cabinet on the Department of Mineral Resources And Energy welcomes the appointment of Jacob Mbele as the Director General. The Department of Mineral Resources welcomes the approval by Cabinet on…

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Mineral Resources and Energy on pricing of projects under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP)

The payment mechanism in the PPA allows Eskom to compensate the IPP for the Capacity available, energy output and ancillary services

Pricing of projects under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted inaccurate media reports on the pricing of projects appointed as Preferred Bidders under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) in recent weeks. Certain media houses and journalists,…

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Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 1 December 2021

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 1st of December 2021.    South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors…