Eskom coal-fired plants to be resuscitated and concessioned to private sector
A CONSORTIUM consisting of international energy experts will review which of Eskom's coal-fired power stations can be resuscitated ahead of their concessioning to the...
CER appeal against Atha-Africa’s Mabola coal project dismissed
UNLISTED Indian company Atha-Africa Ventures received a massive shot in the arm after the South African government rejected an appeal against an environmental authorisation...
Metorex drops Ruashi output forecast
Metorex lowers its copper output forecast at its Ruashi plant by 20%, but there's an upside, with production costs expected to drop from improved cobalt credits.
Eskom to fall under control of Gwede Mantashe’s Department of Energy
SOUTH Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy would take over responsibility for overseeing Eskom, the state electricity utility, said Bloomberg News citing comments...
Murray & Roberts to sell off steel unit
Construction group Murray & Roberts Holdings says it will close or dispose of underperforming units within its steel business.
Wage talks for gold sector to resume
The National Union of Mineworkers will continue wage negotiations with the Chamber of Mines' gold producers to prevent a possible strike, the union says.
Mining giants slash dividends amid falling commodity prices
THE world's largest mining companies are delivering their smallest shareholder payouts in years as declining mineral prices and massive capital expenditure requirements force cash...
Paladin CEO says shareholders under estimate Fission deal
PALADIN Energy struck a bullish note for the firm's prospects on Wednesday saying its shareholders had not yet absorbed the benefits of a recent...
Gold on G20 agenda is key in fight against illegal trade
GOLD'S record-breaking gains have generated joy among its miners — but also worry. Looking beyond the outsized financial gains for investors, the explosion in...
Gamsberg production remains suspended whilst Vedanta searches for last missing miner
THE search for the last of 10 miners trapped at Vedanta Zinc International's (VZI) Gamsberg zinc mine was continuing and mining activity remained suspended,...