# South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance

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- Reuters, 2026-08-26 08:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/south-african-miners-accelerate-shift-renewable-power-cut-eskom-reliance-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8e9e388f08580001b66dc4

> South Africa’s mining companies are speeding up renewable-energy investment to diversify their power supplies, reduce costs and meet decarbonisation targets. The move marks a shift after decades of reliance on state utility Eskom.