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Frontier Rare Earths Secures IDC Investment and Partners with Carester for South African Project

Frontier Rare Earths Secures IDC Investment and Partners with Carester for South African Project

Frontier Rare Earths Secures IDC Investment and Partners with Carester for South African Project
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South Africa's New Data Portal Reveals Power Generation Project Pipeline

South Africa's New Data Portal Reveals Power Generation Project Pipeline

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has launched a new data portal, the 'Generation Customer Connection Data Dashboard,' providing insights into the country's power generation projects. The dashboard includes projects that have received or applied for grid connection budget quotes, indicating serious development activity. It shows 204 projects with a combined capacity of nearly 24 GW, including operational, in-execution, and planned projects. Solar PV dominates the technology mix, with significant capacity in the Free State province. The dashboard highlights ongoing investor interest despite grid constraints and structural uncertainties in the electricity supply industry.
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South Africa and China Sign Trade Agreement to Boost Economic Ties

South Africa and China Sign Trade Agreement to Boost Economic Ties

South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment agreement aimed at enhancing economic relations between the two countries. The China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (CAEPA) was signed in Beijing by South Africa’s Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and China's Minister Wang Wentao. The agreement seeks to provide duty-free access for more South African products to the Chinese market and facilitate Chinese investment in South Africa. It covers trade, investment, and multilateral cooperation, with a focus on new energy. The agreement is expected to deepen bilateral trade relations and protect South Africa's industrial capacity. An 'Early Harvest Agreement' is anticipated by the end of March 2026.
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Trump Administration's Critical Mineral Reserve Acknowledges Electric Future

Trump Administration's Critical Mineral Reserve Acknowledges Electric Future

The Trump administration has announced the creation of an $11.7 billion stockpile of critical minerals, branded as Project Vault, to secure supplies for U.S. manufacturers. This initiative follows investments in rare earth producers and aims to ensure that American businesses and workers are not harmed by shortages. The move is seen as an acknowledgment of the growing reliance on electric technologies, such as electric vehicles and wind turbines, despite the administration's previous preference for fossil fuels. The stockpile is likened to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is intended to reduce dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, which has previously restricted exports of critical minerals.
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New AI method helps identify which dinosaur made which footprints

New AI method helps identify which dinosaur made which footprints

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Footprints are among the most common kind of dinosaur fossils. Sometimes scientists find a single, lonely footprint. Sometimes they come across a chaotic jumble of tracks resembling a dance floor, sort of a dinosaur discotheque.
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Exploring South Africa’s Cultural Landmarks

Exploring South Africa’s Cultural Landmarks

South Africa is a country rich in cultural and historical heritage, offering a wide array of attractions that draw tourists from around the world. ...
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Minister Mantashe Promotes Coal Reimagined Programme at Southern African Conference

Minister Mantashe Promotes Coal Reimagined Programme at Southern African Conference

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe highlighted South Africa's Coal Reimagined Programme during his keynote address at the Southern African Coal Conference in Cape Town. The initiative, developed by Mintek, aims to repurpose coal by-products for uses beyond electricity generation. Mantashe emphasized the potential of coal discards and fly ash, which contain valuable minerals like rare earth elements, alumina, and vanadium, crucial for modern manufacturing and electronics. South Africa produces over 25 million tons of fly ash annually, but less than 10% is currently utilized. The programme seeks to transform coal waste into economic opportunities, positioning South Africa as a leader in coal beneficiation and circular economy innovation. Mantashe also discussed the importance of carbon capture and storage technologies in extending the coal industry's viability.
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Frontier Rare Earths Signs Strategic Agreement and Secures $20 Million Investment for South African Project

Frontier Rare Earths Signs Strategic Agreement and Secures $20 Million Investment for South African Project

Frontier Rare Earths Signs Strategic Agreement and Secures $20 Million Investment for South African Project
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Organizers say a new civilian-led aid flotilla with over 100 boats will sail to Gaza in March

Organizers say a new civilian-led aid flotilla with over 100 boats will sail to Gaza in March

Organizers of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza have announced plans for another mission with over 100 boats in March
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Leader of South Africa's second biggest political party says he will step down

Leader of South Africa's second biggest political party says he will step down

John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, announces he will not seek reelection as party leader
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South Africa's Power Generation Projects Gain Visibility Through New Data Portal

South Africa's Power Generation Projects Gain Visibility Through New Data Portal

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has launched a new data portal, the 'Generation Customer Connection Data Dashboard,' which provides insights into the country's power generation project pipeline. The dashboard categorizes projects based on their grid connection status, including operational, in execution, issued with budget quotes, and those that have applied for quotes. Currently, there are 204 projects with a combined capacity of nearly 24 GW, primarily solar PV, indicating significant development activity despite grid constraints. The Free State province leads with 4.2 GW across 31 projects.
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Afreximbank Announces $8 Billion Funding Package for South Africa to Boost Economic Development

Afreximbank Announces $8 Billion Funding Package for South Africa to Boost Economic Development

South Africa has officially joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a sovereign shareholder, following the signing of the establishment agreement by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, witnessed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This move allows South Africa to have direct voting rights and influence over the bank's strategy. Afreximbank President George Elombi announced an initial $8 billion funding package aimed at supporting South Africa's National Development Plan and National Industrial Policy Framework. The funding will focus on local processing of natural resources, automotive manufacturing, industrial parks, and critical infrastructure, including energy generation and transmission.