Powering exports: Rising electricity costs threaten SA farming

Jobs at risk at Ferroglobe's eMalahleni smelter over power costs

Jobs at risk at Ferroglobe's eMalahleni smelter over power costs Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:13 EMALAHLENI - About 350 jobs are at risk at Ferroglobe's eMalahleni smelter.The Mpumalanga plant is moving closer to a possible shutdown due to rising electricity costs.The smelter has been operating for around a century and warned earlier this year, that it may be forced to halt operations unless power costs are reduced.Ferr…

Powering exports: Rising electricity costs threaten SA farming

Rising electricity tariffs threaten South Africa’s agricultural export competitiveness. NAMC economist Buhlebemvelo Dube breaks down why energy policy is now an agricultural trade issue and how pricing reforms can protect export competitiveness. Powering exports: Rising electricity costs threaten SA farming appeared first on Food For Mzansi