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South Africa: Differing views on energy transition – Mantashe’s call to captains of coal


Issue 454 - 10 Feb 2022 | 2 minute read

South Africa’s mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe remains an unapologetic advocate for the continued use of coal, arguing that its importance for the economy and employment cannot be ignored. The DMRE arranged a colloquium with coal industry leaders on 1 February for Mantashe to deliver a call to arms.

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