DEA, Eskom say Kriel crisis preventable
Eskom and South Africa's environmental affairs department say shutting Kriel power station, which would remove up to 3,000MW of generating capacity, can be averted.
Universal Coal in line for Exxaro’s NCC
Australia's Universal Coal is one of the companies vying for Exxaro Resources' New Clydesdale Colliery.
Firestone CEO ousted, WCC tightens grip
David Knox, CEO of Firestone Energy, was not re-elected to the company's board as 45% shareholder Waterberg Coal Company tightened its grip.
Keaton rejigs R182m Xceed bid debt
Keaton Energy is to sell less coal to Gunvor following a loan from Investec that gives it more financial flexibility.
NUM to give talks a chance at BHP mines
The National Union of Mineworkers said that it would give negotiations a chance in solving a dispute at BHP Billiton's coal mines on disciplinary procedures.
Glencore details $1bn SA coal investment
The Swiss headquartered firm spelled out plans to build 60 million tonnes a year of new coal production equal to investment of R1bn.
Keaton to refinance as growth gains traction
Keaton Energy, a coal junior, is to refinance its balance sheet ahead of a period of capital investment in new production.
JSE to roll out coal futures market
The JSE and London Commodity Brokers will this month roll out South Africa's coal futures market with the launch of two inland 'coal pantries'.
Wescoal’s star continues to rise
Wescoal Holdings established furthers its credentials as a coal stock on the rise posting solid interim results and saying it could grow by acquisition.
Thebe Corp to launch BEE coal fund
Thebe Corporation is to launch a coal fund aimed at realising Eskom's hope for more black-owned coal producers.