Sasol’s new mines bill tops R8bn
Sasol has budgeted R8bn in capital expenditure and says its mine replacement programme remains on track to deliver uninterrupted coal supplies to its synfuels division and exports.
The DMR shakes up coal exporters
The department of mineral resources has radically restructured the 4mt/year Quattro coal export scheme, replacing management ahead of announcing new allocations.
Richards Bay coal exports slump
Coal exports through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal are running at markedly lower levels than this time last year, despite much higher international coal prices.
Doubt grows over Rio’s Riversdale bid
Tata Steel has raised its stake in Australia's Riversdale Mining , making it harder for miner Rio Tinto to seal its $3.9bn bid for the Mozambique-focused coal miner.
New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
Keaton raises R65m with share issue
Keaton Energy has raised R65m by issuing new shares for cash, intended mainly to pursue opportunities presented by the recent acquisition of Leeuw Mining.
State miner has oil-from-coal ambitions
State-owned miner AEMFC has used the sod-turning ceremony of its Vlakfontein coal mine to lift the veil on some future projects, which includes an oil-from-coal operation.
Exxaro changes coal development plans
Exxaro Resources has modified development plans for its proposed Thabametsi colliery because of delays inherent in the draft National Integrated Resource Plan.
Exxaro keeps KZN Sands going
Exxaro Resources has decided to go ahead with construction of its proposed Fairbreeze mine, which secures the future of its KZN Sands titanium slag smelters near Richards Bay.
Iran in secret talks over Zim uranium
Iranian officials have met secretly with senior Zimbabwean mining officials over a plan to get uranium for Iran's nuclear activities, according to a new report.