Energy

BHP Billiton has declared force majeure on some coal operations in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

The collapse of a coal silo at Majuba power station was judged to be a design fault with no negligence imputed to the either the engineers or constructors.

Shares in Miranda Mineral Holdings have soared during early trade, after the JSE lifted the suspension of the company's shares.

SOUTH32 confirmed market speculation it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Seriti Resources for the sale of its South African Energy Coal (SAEC) business...

Andre Boje, formerly of Wescoal Holdings, has joined unlisted coal development firm Minergy which is developing a prospect in Botswana's Mmamabula coalfields.

Shanduka Group hopes to conclude a deal before the end of the year which will increase its stake in a coal venture with Glencore to a controlling one, reports Business Day.

Anglo Thermal Coal was awarded the tender to prospect two properties in Botswana said to contain nearly 700 million tonnes of coal once owned by CIC Energy.

It's not often a union like Numsa joins hands with the business community; but it is as it seeks to oppose common enemy Eskom.

Brian Dames, outgoing CEO of Eskom, said the context in which the power utility operates means the group would always face stiff challenges.

Keaton Energy says it has successfully secured a credit-approved offer of R255m in project finance to complete its Vanggatfontein coal mining project near Delmas.