The mineral resources and energy department said coal was more valuable to the South African economy than gold, and would continue to be a key primary fossil fuel.
The coal sector is pinning hopes for its future on carbon capture technology, but critics say it's a long shot and distracts from the renewable energy drive.
The World Coal Association, and its member companies, are in favour of a just transition to a net zero future, World Coal Association chairperson July Ndlovu said on Thursday. In his keynote address to the Southern African Coal Conference, Ndlovu emphasised the sincerity of the association’s standing by stating that “we are not disingenuous when we say this. We are real people with families and communities. We also want the best for the future of our planet, people and economies.
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