Denene Erasmus

Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Journalist at Business Day

Journalist @BDliveSA. I write about energy, mining, climate change, agriculture and water. I read compulsively.

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800MW boost to Eskom grid as Kusile power station’s final unit comes online

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Denene Erasmus

Once all units at Kusile are fully operational, the power station will contribute 4,800MW to the national grid, making it the nation's largest infrastructure project. File photo. Eskom has added Kusile power station’s final unit, unit 6, to the national grid, bringing it closer to its goal of adding 2,500MW of new capacity by this month.
800MW boost to Eskom grid as Kusile power station’s final unit comes online

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Shonisani Tshikalange |Denene Erasmus

Once all units at Kusile are fully operational, the power station will contribute 4,800MW to the national grid, making it the nation's largest infrastructure project. File photo. Eskom has added Kusile power station’s final unit, unit 6, to the national grid, bringing it closer to its goal of adding 2,500MW of new capacity by this month.
Manganese the target in Exxaro’s search for assets

Oct 10, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

The party says it has forensic reports which show gross corruption, mismanagement of funds and irregular expenditures in the department of social development
SA emissions likely to peak this year, report shows

Oct 8, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

SA’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are likely to peak this year as the country gradually replaces coal-fire power with renewable energy sources, according to data presented in a draft report on the country’s progress in implementing and achieving its global climate commitments.
Industry conditions still challenging but De Beers expects return to growth in 2025

Oct 7, 2024 | dispatchlive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

Picture: SIPHIWE SIBEKO/REUTERS After an “exceptionally bad year”, De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer, says falling supply and a rise and demand should improve the outlook for diamonds. De Beers Group managed operations CEO Moses Madondo said an expected decline in diamond supply should create supply pressures and price growth potential.
Industry conditions still challenging but De Beers expects return to growth in 2025

Oct 7, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Picture: SIPHIWE SIBEKO/REUTERS After an “exceptionally bad year”, De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer, says falling supply and a rise and demand should improve the outlook for diamonds.
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Mining and factory data in spotlight

Oct 6, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

The main local economic releases this week will be manufacturing and mining production for August, which will be published by Stats SA on Thursday. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector was off to a good start at the beginning of the third quarter with output for July improving above expectations. According to Stats SA’s July data, manufacturing production rose 1.7% this July compared with that of July 2023, exceeding the consensus forecast of a 0.7% rise.
Transnet set to offer more private investment in rail operations

Oct 2, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

After six years of steadily declining performance Transnet group CEO Michelle Phillips says there are some green shoots appearing at the state-owned ports, rail and logistics company. But she emphasised there was still some catching up required as the group dealt with the consequences of “many years of under-investment”.
SA needs ‘much larger exploration fund’ to grow mining

Oct 2, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

Many emerging opportunities can help stop the decline and enable growth in SA’s mining sector. However, to achieve this the country needs to develop a better understanding of how to support mining exploration and increase funding. This is according to mining leaders who spoke at the mining conference, the Joburg Indaba, on Wednesday.
SA mining industry’s M&A activity surges

Oct 1, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Denene Erasmus

Blazing yellows contrast with the Plankiesbaai’s white sands and the shimmering blue waters of the Atlantic