coal mining framework policies in south africa

THE JUST TRANSITION IN COAL

In South Africa, coal production declined slowly from 2008 to 2020, after climbing an average of 3% a year from 1980 to 2008 (Graph 2). In constant rand, revenues from coal sales dropped after 2008, reversing average annual growth at 4,4% from 1980 to 2008. From 2011 to 2020, coal mining shrank from 2,3% of the GDP to 1,9%.

Just energy transition good for South Africa but coal sector …

She pointed out that South Africa was an outlier with regard to its dependence on coal. It was the most coal-dependent country in the Group of 20 major economies, being, for example, more ...

Protecting wetlands impacted by the Mpumalanga coal …

required for mining activities to commence and continue within the buffer zones defined. The implementation of a scientific-based tool to replace the arbitrary buffer included in the South Africa legislative framework would ensure better protection of wetlands. Key words: environmental legal framework, South Africa, Mpumalanga, …

SAUCGA: The potential, role, and development of …

the UCG Roadmap on the higher level South African energy policy and regulatory framework. However, the draft roadmap has taken the first step of identifying these policies and stakeholders, and should be seen as the seed from which this embryonic technology and industry can be further developed.; :736 South Africa, underground coal gasification ...

Coal transitions in South Africa

However, overall, coal production in the NDC scenario declines by 1.1% per year between 2017 and 2050 in a least cost energy pathway for South Africa. This points that there is a need for planning for South Africa's due to the relative economics of new supply options alone. Even with limited implementation of climate change policy, coal is no ...

(PDF) 15 Years after the National Environmental

coal mining, power generation ... understanding of the overall air quality governance framework in South Africa. A literature review methodology was followed to identify the different instruments ...

Country Analysis Executive Summary : South Africa

However, South Africa was the largest petroleum and other liquids consumer in Africa, consuming about 623 barrels per day (b/d), surpassing Nigeria and Algeria, the 2 nd and 3 rd largest, respectively, by at least 25% in 2019. 1 • The country has a large, energy -intensive coal mining industry and mostly usescoal to meet its

The regional implications of just transition in the …

1. Introduction. South Africa has the dubious distinction of being the most coal-dependent country in the G20–the international group representing 20 major economies–because it relies on coal for the generation of 89% of …

The G7 and Indian Just Energy Transition Partnership …

That partnership is widely perceived to be a key factor in South Africa's decision to reduce its dependence on coal—over 90 percent of its electricity comes from coal. The G7 offered South Africa $8.5 billion for reducing its dependence on coal and supporting workers and communities that are coal dependent.

Mining and mining towns: a conceptual framework

Mining and coal in South Africa Although the South African mining industry's share of the national economy has declined since the 1970s, it still contributes approximately 7% of GDP (gross

Our climate strategy | Standard Bank

Climate strategy. We are committed to driving Africa's growth in an inclusive and sustainable manner, supporting a just energy transition. We strive to create a positive impact through our business on important aspects of Africa's development such as education, infrastructure, financial inclusion and other UN Sustainable Development Goals.

TOWARDS A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION FRAMEWORK …

A Coal phase-out time schedule supported by policy certainty is key. This is a clear confirmation of unique experience and positions of transition – each context differs, with …

Barriers to powering past coal: Implications for a just energy

Given South Africa's immense dependence on coal, a prospective phase-out – while technically achievable – is severely constrained by supply-side dynamics and associated economic forces [128], which presents the main risk to prolonging lock-in and the status quo of the coal regime [55]. Most of South Africa's coal reserves (~9.8 Gt) are in ...

Investment in mining crucial to ensure continued

Investment in the mining industry is crucial to ensure its continued contribution to the South African economy, says PwC in its thirteenth edition of SA Mine 2021, a series of publications that ...

Varieties of just transition: Public support in South …

To assess public preferences about JT policies, we focus on South Africa which has a large coal mining sector. Our in-depth interviews with 51 coal miners, …

Policies & action | Climate Action Tracker

The estimates South Africa's emissions under current policies are on track to reach 462–502 MtCO 2 e excluding LULUCF by 2030, equivalent to 7–14% below 2010 levels excluding LULUCF. Under these current policy projections, South Africa's emission levels in 2030 will be above the upper bound of the updated NDC target range for the same …

Measuring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in mining …

In 2022, the mining industry employed 475,561 people, the majority of whom work in platinum (36%), gold (20%) and coal (19%) mines (Minerals Council South Africa, 2023).

National Coal Strategy for South Africa

NATIONAL COAL STRATEGY FOR SOUTH AFRICA. The Chamber of Mines Coal Leadership Forum, consisting of coal executives, commissioned a report to determine what needs to be done to …

Energy Laws and Regulations | South Africa | GLI

In 2021, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published a Ministerial Determination in terms of section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (ERA) for the procurement of 2,500 MW of new generation capacity from nuclear. This determination was subsequently approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).

SOUTH AFRICAN COAL SECTOR REPORT

classified as a coal reserve. South Africa's coal resources are contained in the Ecca deposits, a stratum of the Karoo Supergroup. There are 19 coalfields in the country and they are largely located in the north-eastern quarter of the country, i.e. Mpumalanga, Limpopo and extend to KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.

Coal in 2022: South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership

A pioneering financial commitment to support South Africa's energy transition. South Africa has the most coal-intensive economy of the G20, depending on coal for 87% of its electricity. In Eskom it has a debt- and crisis-ridden utility struggling with rapidly evolving power sector economics.

Energies | Free Full-Text | Enhancing a Decision …

The South African coalmining industry has a rich and long history and contributes significantly to the economic wellbeing of the country. Despite its importance in developing the economy, the industry …

The rise of Renewable Energy implementation in South Africa

Our focus in this paper is the solar and wind energy implementation in South Africa. With an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, and 4.5 to 6.6 kWh/ m 2 of radiation level, South Africa is among the top three in the world. The total wind power potential of South Africa is estimated to be 6,7000 GW, and is found to be competitive …

5 Lessons from South Africa's Just Transition Journey

While the framework is relevant across all of South Africa's policy development, it should play a critical role in guiding the implementation of the historic Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) that was announced at COP26 in November 2021, in which five developed countries (France, Germany, the U.K., the U.S. and the E.U.) …

TOWARDS A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION FRAMEWORK …

Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Measures South Africa is committed to reducing emissions in line with its NDC with the goal of limiting global warming to well-below 2⁰ and pursuing efforts towards 1.5⁰ as per the UNF and its Paris Agreement. The process was initiated by the IRP 2019. The JET Framework seeks to support

Coal Mine Closure and a Just Transition for All

The framework has three pillars: Pillar 1—governance structure; 2) Pillar 2—people and communities; 3) Pillar 3—environmental reclamation, and repurposing of former mining land and other assets. It considers interventions required along these three pillars over three distinct phases of coal sector transition: (i) pre-closure; (ii) closure ...

Sustainability | Free Full-Text | An Information …

Coal-mining contributes much to the economic welfare of a country. Yet it brings along a number of challenges, notably environmental impacts which include water pollution in a water scarce country such as …

What will it take to bring clean energy to South Africa?

The house shakes." Nkosi's province of Mpumalunga accounts for 83% of South Africa's coal production, with 12 mining companies and numerous coal-fired power plants, one of them approaching 100 years old. ... the agreement—which Foreign Policy called "the most impressive thing to come out of the summit"—is designed to provide $8.5 ...

Transition from Coal to Renewables: Is South Africa Ready?

The President's statement and concerns raised by experts signal that the complete transition from coal-based energy should be taken more seriously, mainly because coal is the most carbon-intensive energy source. Coal mining is of great economic significance to South Africa. The sector accounts for almost 100 thousand jobs as of …

Implementing social and labour plans in South Africa: …

Collaborative governance and planning have become the norm in governance circles. The mining industry has also embraced collaborative efforts and in South Africa, mining companies must submit such ...