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The future relationship between Eskom and the mining industry

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

With many industrial energy users turning to onsite generation, what does the future hold for collaboration between Eskom and the mining industry?

Marokane also discusses:

  • The potential for mines to sell energy back to the grid

  • Eskom’s approach to balancing revenue needs with demand-side management

  • The outlook for loadshedding in the short to medium term

  • Electricity price stability amid tariff hikes

  • Eskom’s role in supporting downstream manufacturing in South Africa

  • Key strategies to future-proof Africa’s mining industry

Don’t miss this deep dive into the energy landscape shaping the continent’s mining sector.

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