Oil slumps 9pct in August
US crude oil prices have posted the first monthly decline since May as concerns about faltering economic growth, weak demand and bulging oil inventories pressured crude and gas.
Eskom worried about low-quality coal
Eskom has expressed concern over the quality of coal from domestic suppliers, which might affect its operations and push up prices.
Exxaro Sands strike to spread like ‘wild fire’
The strike by more than 600 workers at Exxaro Sands inKwaZulu-Natal, now in its fourth day, will spread "like wildfire", the National Union of Mineworkers says.
Eskom’s R35bn Kusile plan intact
Despite reports to the contrary, Eskom was still proceeding with plans to build another power station, the proposed R45bn Kusile venture.
Exxaro Hillendale mine grinds to halt
Amid demands for a 14% wage increase, Exxaro Resources has been forced to stop operations its Hillendale mineral sands facility. Contingency plans are in place, however.
SA coal exports to India double
South Africa shipped 2.1 million tonnes of thermal coal to India in July, almost double June's 1.2 million tonnes, exporters say.
Tribunal drops charge against First Uranium
The Competition Tribunal has withdrawn a charge with the South African Police Service against Rory Cole, Financial Accountant of First Uranium.
CoAL’s Vele to start output this year
Production at the Vele coal mine owned by Coal of Africa, was expected to start this year after discussions regarding the mine's environmental impact had progressed well.
BHP starts aggressive bid for Potash Corp
-- Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton launched a a hostile takeover bid on Wednesday for Canada's Potash Corp which values the world's...
Watchdog charges First Uranium
The Competition Tribunal says it has laid a charge against First Uranium Corporation accountant Rory Cole following his failure to respond to a summons.