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South Africa backs coal in balanced energy transition strategy
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South African Minister Gwede Mantashe has reaffirmed the country's commitment to coal as a primary energy source, citing economic stability and energy security. He argued against international pressure to abandon coal, emphasizing a balanced transition that prioritizes industrial growth and job creation.
South Africa will continue to chart an independent energy transition pathway that balances economic growth, energy security and environmental responsibility, according to the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe.
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