South Africa\u2019s mining industry, one of its most energy- and carbon-intensive sectors, is under mounting pressure to reduce its emissions footprint to maintain international competitiveness. Green ammonia, derived from green hydrogen, presents a compelling opportunity for the mining sector to decarbonise key inputs such as explosives, primarily by reducing upstream and value chain-related emissions (Scope 3), and to align more closely with emerging carbon markets and environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
expectations. This impulse paper explores targeted policy instruments to accelerate the mining sector\u2019s adoption of green ammonia, positioning it as a leader in South Africa\u2019s green industrial transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"