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The South African government plans to introduce a carbon tax of US$13 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) from 1 January 2015. This tax will rise by 10% per annum but includes a tax free threshold for actual emissions of up to 70%. In 2015, we estimate that the South African coal industry will pay a total of US$26 million in carbon taxes, increasing to US$169 million in 2025, after the tax free threshold has been removed. We expect the impact of the carbon tax on cash costs and...
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