Statutory requirements for large-scale retrenchments.
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Look up a mine in our comprehensive list of contact details for all mining stakeholders in South Africa. The publication South African Minerals Industry covers all topics, from legislation to production to export and market-related issues. And there's more information on South Africa's various minerals industries in our specialised directories.

All you need to know about the MHS Inspectorate, including the Commission of Examiners for Mine Managers and the Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competency. There is also information on the Mine Health and Safety Council's award scheme and occupational health.

We've got hot tips on ways to save energy and reduce your electricity bill. And we have answers to all your energy questions such as how the government sets the petrol price and what those colour-coded labels on your new appliances mean.

The Department has released the Energy Security Master Plan on Electricity. The Master Plan is premised on achieving certain goals that have been set for the electricity sector. Due to the uncertainty over the planning horizon, some assumptions are made regarding demand projections and the economic outlook. After consideration of the Energy White Paper and the regulatory policy framework, the current electricity generation, transmission and distribution sectors are appraised, in terms of the challenges confronting these sectors.

The Department has released the Energy Security Master Plan on Liquid Fuels. In the short term the Master Plan focuses on developing supply chain solutions to South Africa’s liquid fuels challenges, management of liquid fuels demand and emergency response tactics. The long - term approach is broader and begins to integrate supply, demand, macroeconomics, geopolitics and climate change.

The Department of Minerals and Energy has undertaken a feasibility study on Tradable Renewable Energy Certification System (TRECS). 
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The DNA oversees South Africa's Clean Development Mechanism. Through this, industrialised countries can meet Kyoto Protocol commitments by investing in emission-reducing projects in South Africa while also contributing to local sustainable development needs. We think this project is so important, we've dedicated a special subsite to it.

WINSA aims to promote the meaningful participation of women in the fields of nuclear technology, safety and non-proliferation. Find out more about this organisation by visiting the WINSA subsite.