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Mineral Resources and Energy
Gas Amendment Bill: public hearings
3 Dec 2021
In the virtual public hearings on the Gas Amendment Bill, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) said energy policy on electricity generation had to create a framework which would positively contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy mix. Natural gas was important as a bridging or transition fuel which would ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Gas Amendment Bill: public hearings
30 Nov 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy held virtual public hearings on the Gas Amendment Bill. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), the Climate Justice Charter Movement, Sakeliga, The Green Connection, South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), Centre for Environmental Rights, Marilyn Lilley and Tetra4 made ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
High Court Judgment on Mining Charter: DMRE briefing
23 Nov 2021
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy briefed the Committee on the September 2021 Gauteng High Court judgment which had set aside key sections of the Mining Charter. The ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Mineral Resources and Energy BRRR
16 Nov 2021
The Committee met and discussed the Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) about the Department on Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and its entities. The Committee was concerned that it had not been briefed on the annual reports and audited financial statements of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE and entities 2020/21 Annual Reports; with Deputy Minister
9 Nov 2021
The Portfolio Committee convened in a virtual meeting to receive briefings on the 2020/21 Annual Reports of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and its entities.
Overall, there were no qualified or adverse audit opinions for the Department and its entities, with the exception ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE Audit Outcomes; with Deputy Minister
9 Nov 2021
The Portfolio Committee convened in a virtual meeting to receive a briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on the audit outcomes of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and its entities for 2020/21 financial year.
Overall, there were no qualified or adverse ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Minister on Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme
1 Sep 2021
The Portfolio Committee was briefed by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy in a virtual meeting on the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP). The Committee wanted to hear about the allegations of undue influence and possible attempts to manipulate the process of appointing successful bidders to ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE Update on all outstanding forensic reports and consequence management matters
31 Aug 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy met virtually with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to receive an update on all outstanding forensic reports and consequence management matters.
The Committee was briefed on investigations into delays in the National Solar Water Heaters Programme; irregular expenditure involving subsistence ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Minerals Council South Africa: Involvement of Mining Industry in Vaccine Rollout; with Deputy Minister
25 Aug 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy convened virtually, and Members were briefed by the Minerals Council of South Africa (MINCOSA) about the involvement of the mining industry in the vaccine rollout.
MINCOSA reported that employs 452 000 staff, of which over 120 000 has been vaccinated. About ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE on Risks, Threats and Challenges in Mining and Energy Sectors; with Minister and Deputy Minister
24 Aug 2021
The Department presented on risks, threats and challenges in the mining and energy sector. It was presented that the mining sector is experiencing a lack of investment and has been facing a number of sector-specific issues related to regulation, geopolitical risk and legal limits on natural resource use. Illegal ...