Firestone, Sekoko call off Jindal talks
Firestone Energy and Sekoko Resources have ended negotiations with India’s Jindal Steel over the development of two coal properties in Limpopo’s Waterberg area.
Firestone appoints Tebeila as chairman
Firestone Energy has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Tebeila as its new chairman, following the resignation of David Perkins.
DMR unaware of MPRDA volte face
The mineral resources department said it was unaware President Jacob Zuma had yesterday reversed an earlier proclamation allowing for MPRDA amendments.
Glut of cheap debt giving miners heartburn
A glut of cheap debt that was made available the world financial crisis is hurting mining firms who gorged on it, analysts say.
Coal continues to occupy central role in SA’s energy mix following...
THE South African government’s latest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019, sketching the energy generation mix to 2030, envisages coal remaining as the dominant energy...
Are diamonds for Anglo? De Beers’ slump raises questions
IN 2022, Petra Diamonds CEO Richard Duffy said the market for diamonds was undergoing a positive "structural change". It was not a "bubble or a...
Pope to discuss mining ethics with industry leaders
POPE Leo XIV will host senior mining and energy executives at the Vatican on Saturday (January 31) for discussions on ethical approaches to the...
NUM to call coal sector strike from Sunday
The National Union of Mineworkers would continue negotiating with coal producers but if matters were unchanged a strike would be called on October 4.
Glencore to consult with shareholders after 25% of votes cast against...
GLENCORE said it would consult with shareholders after about a quarter of votes were cast against its proposed remuneration policy at the group's annual...
More uphill for Coal of Africa
Coal of Africa's woes continue with a delay to the sale of Mooiplaats; a restructuring of the capital raise and legal action against the Makhado mine