Coal miners look beyond boom to renewables
But some plan new mines and increased output, activist warns
21 August 2022 - 07:15
SA's coal-mining companies, enjoying a windfall from record prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulted in a global supply crisis, are looking beyond the boom and investing in renewable energy projects.
As countries face pressure to cut back on fossil fuels, major coal producers have ventured into renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint and ensure the sustainability of their businesses. ..
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