Northern Cape sun providing 240 MW of power to platinum, diamond, iron-ore mines

The Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic project has begun commercial operation. The project supports 240 MW of green energy to the South African platinum, diamond and iron-mines. This achievement is described as marking another advancement in the growing portfolio of renewable assets in South Africa of Envusa Energy, a venture owned jointly by Anglo American and Electricité de France Renewables (EDF) power solutions.
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Eskom offers 6.5% pay raise in fourth talks round

Eskom has offered labour groups an annual wage increase of as much as 6.5% in a fourth round of negotiations that have dragged on for months. The State-owned power utility tabled a three-year deal that include a basic salary increase of 6.5% in July, another 6.5% next year and 6% in 2028, according to a copy of the offer that was confirmed by Eskom. There are also additional increases to the housing benefit and funeral cover.
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