SA faces challenges in renewable energy transition
— Other challenges include job losses in the coal industry; the lack of local manufacturing of renewable-energy components; high entry barriers into the renewable-energy sector, owing to a lack of ...
The future of South Africa's coal industry is not what it
— The future of the once-booming South African coal industry is no longer what it used to be or, to use another well-known old saw, the 'winds of change' seem to have finally caught up with the sector that produced 259 million tons (Mt) of coal in 2019 and earned total revenues of R139.3bn. This development […]
Coal mining remains important
— A prosperous future for the coal mining industry in South Africa depends on public and private sector parties tapping into its vast coal reserves, and power generation processes by State-owned...
SA Mine 2023 (15th edition)
Coal mining occurs predominantly in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. As of 30 June 2023, there is an estimated 5,106Mt of coal reserves from operational mines. Approximately 48% of these reserves are based in Mpumalanga and 50% are based in Limpopo, with this being concentrated largely to one mine which has declared reserves of approximately 2,568Mt.
Coal still a lifeline for South Africa as transition begins
— Coal Industry Day Presenter, Xavier Prévost, confirmed that coal remained the largest single source of power generation globally. Prévost also said the coal sector expected a strong recovery in 2021 – a reminder of coal's central role in fuelling some of the world's largest economies.
Australian coal: What will happen to $50b-a-year industry?
It's a $50b-a-year export industry. How long until coal's rivers of gold run dry? Questions about the future of coal drive some of the deepest divisions in modern Australia.
The Future of Global Coal Production (2021-2024F)
— Coal is the world's most affordable energy fuel, and as such, the world's biggest commodity market for electricity generation. Unfortunately, that low-cost energy comes at a high cost for the environment, with coal being the largest source of energy-related CO2 emissions. Despite its large footprint, coal was in high demand in 2021.
The future of coal investment, trade, and stranded assets
— Introduction. Over 80% of the world's coal resources must remain below the ground if CO 2 emissions are to fall by 80%–95% to limit global warming to 1.5°C. 1, 2 Rapid phase-out of coal is required among developed countries followed over the coming decades by developing countries. 3 No new coal power plants should be built other than …
The next 20 are years crucial in determining the future of coal
— The next 20 are years crucial in determining the future of coal Date: June 8, 2021 Source: Imperial College London Summary: Decisions made now will determine whether economies win or lose money as ...
The Future of South African Coal: Market, …
— In many ways, the fate of South Africa's coal sector now hangs in the balance. This paper explores the interplay between South Africa's domestic and export thermal coal markets and what might …
The future of coal in China
— China is the world's largest consumer of both total primary energy and energy from coal (BP, 2016) and is also the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO 2).Coal accounted for 66% of China's total primary energy consumption in 2014 (National Bureau of Statistics of China, 2015), is expected to account for 50% of the total primary energy …
The future of coal: A historic turning point on the horizon
— China imported more thermal coal because hydropower generation in southwest China decreased 18% between mid-2022 and mid-2023, with fossil fuel power generation increasing 7% during that period. "Coal was regarded as critical during Mainland China's National Congress in 2022 and in its two sessions which met in March 2023.
The Future of Coal Regions: Challenges and Opportunities
This is a report for a study group titled The Future of Coal Regions, co-sponsored by the Reimagining the Economy Project and the Belfer Center's Environment and Natural Resources Program, designed for Harvard students to learn and share knowledge about the challenges facing coal-producing regions, to identify opportunities for overcoming these …
Strategising the future of coal in South Africa
— Ensuring that South Africa remains competitive and able to meet energy demands in the context of a developing economy, while at the same time reducing the country's carbon emissions, will require close …
Future of Coal in India: Smooth Transition or Bumpy Road …
Section II: Coal Supply in India: From History to Future. 2. India's Coal Industry and CIL in Historical Perspective-Rohit Chandra. S1. Global Coal: Production, Consumption, and Trade in the Era ...
What Is Killing the US Coal Industry? | Stanford Institute for …
Figure 2 shows employment in coal mining, in both the East and West. Despite great expansion in coal production over the past half century, employment has steadily declined, with a few employment booms, such as the first decade of …
Frontiers | Toward carbon neutrality: The transition of the coal
— Such high coal consumption indicates a serious challenge for China to achieve its ambitious climate targets since coal combustion generates significant carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions.According to the latest CO 2 emissions inventory released by China Emission Accounts and Data sets (CEADs), coal-generated emissions accounted …
South Africa's Coal Production To Remain On The …
— Production wise, we expect South Africa's coal output to remain on a slow uptrend for now despite growing pressures over coal mining. A number of factors will support the domestic coal mining sector …
Amid Coal's Decline, What Comes Next for Appalachia
— People in coal country are pleading for help as coal's decline accelerates. This week on Inside Appalachia, we explore the economic and health impacts coal has had on coal communities in Appalachia. We'll talk about the past and the future of this industry, through the lens of its labor history, to the climate crisis. And we'll hear from members of …
Coal transitions in South Africa
Even with limited implementation of climate change policy, coal is no longer South Africa's future. Compatibility with 2oC will require large scale and rapid switching away from coal in the electricity sector and liquid fuels …
What the past decade can tell us about the future of coal
— With its rapid decline in the United States and Europe, coal's future will depend heavily on the small but significant group of countries – China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Vietnam – that account for 70% of global coal consumption and most of the world's new coal power projects.
Factors that hinder and favour coal mining in South Africa
Coal is currently the cheapest baseload technology in South Africa. (ie the cheapest way to meet the minimum level of demand on an electrical grid over a span of time.) South Africa currently has limited alternative solutions for reasonably-priced power other than coal. The industry believes coal can and should remain part of the energy mix.
The future of South Africa's coal industry is not what it
— The future of the once-booming South African coal industry is no longer what it used to be or, to use another well-known old saw, the 'winds of change' seem to …
Future of Coal in India
— With a population of 1.4 billion people and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, India is crucial to the future of global energy markets and climate change – and coal is fueling much of that economic growth in India.
Future of coal industry in SA is bright – Minerals Council SA
— In a report on the future of the coal industry, the council concluded that a number of scenarios could play out in the thermal coal sector, depending on global and local factors.
South African Coal Mining Techniques | Methods, Impact & Future
— The future of coal mining in South Africa faces several challenges and uncertainties. The global shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, such as renewable energy, poses a potential threat to the coal industry. However, South Africa's vast coal reserves and ongoing demand for coal domestically and in international …
Why Is Coal Still King in South Africa?
— Supposedly far more threatening to the industry is the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a program pioneered by South Africa following the 2021 COP-26 to phase out coal reliance. However, two …
HOW SOUTH AFRICAN MINING CAN ADDRESS CLIMATE …
in the future: thermal coal and platinum group metals (PGM— including platinum, palladium, rhodium). In terms of sales volume, thermal coal and PGMs are the largest mining sectors in South Africa, accounting for ~50% of total sales in mining—with coal accounting for ZAR 133 billion and PGMs for ZAR 171 billion of total sales volume in 2020.
South African Mining 2024 Outlook: Navigating …
— CEO Warren Beech shares insights on the year ahead and the industry's future. Explore the challenges facing South African mining in 2024. CEO Warren Beech discusses infrastructure issues, ESG, and …
What is the future for coal in South Africa? | Energize
— Chris Meyer, on behalf of Energize, spoke to Prof. Emeritus Rosemary Falcon, about the value and use of coal in South Africa.. Prof. Emeritus Rosemary Falcon. Prof. Falcon retired recently after serving as SARChI Chair of Clean Coal Technology at the University of the Witwatersrand, following a career in coal and related matters of over 43 …
The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned …
Despite the resource's vast polluting potential, coal remains the most dominant source of energy globally, responsible for 37% of global energy generation in 2019. India has also undertaken an ...
The future of coal in South Africa
— The future of coal in South Africa is to produce less pollution and increase efficiency in our industries through clean coal technologies (CCT). CCT is defined as adapting efficient...
February 2024
The product split in the SA market in 2022 is shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 - The Current Split (in %) in the SA Coal Market Each of the market segments is important to the SA economy and coal has been a significant direct contributor to GDP as well as an indirect contributor through the value
Thungela: A leading thermal coal exporter in South Africa
Thungela is a leading producer and exporter of high quality, low-cost thermal coal in South Africa's mining industry. ... Responsibly creating value together for a shared future. Thungela is a leading pure-play producer and exporter of high quality, low-cost thermal coal in South Africa. As a responsible thermal coal miner, we recognise society ...
Does the coal industry have a future in Australia?
— So therefore, I believe while Australia looks at its gas and coal reserves in their future, one aspect to take into account is the future of carbon capture and storage technologies, for which your ...
The Future of South African Coal: Market, Investment, and …
— In many ways, the fate of South Africa's coal sector now hangs in the balance. This paper explores the interplay between South Africa's domestic and export thermal coal markets and what might shape their development in the future. The paper first examines the industrial organisation and political-economy of the coal sector in South Africa.