Shale gas controversy


Issue 204 - 04 Mar 2011 | 2 minute read

Energy minister Elizabeth Dipuo Peters sought to counter the criticism of shale gas exploration in the Karoo region during a 24 February media briefing in parliament – despite the issue of a Government Notice on 1 February by the Department of Mineral Resources declaring a moratorium on any new technical co-operation agreement, exploration or reconnaissance permits in the Karoo.

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