Eskom warns of load-shedding as unplanned breakdowns strike at four units
ESKOM told South Africans to prepare for the possibility of renewed load-shedding today following unexpected breakdowns of its fleet.
The announcement comes on the eve...
Eskom makes provision for strike
Power utility Eskom says that it has contingency plans in place, should it face strike action, but unions say they are reluctant to take the striking option.
Rio content with lesser stake in Riversdale
Rio Tinto has lowered the acceptance condition on its A$3.9bn offer for Riversdale Mining after entering into talks with a major backer of the Mozambican miner.
Nersa approves tariff cut for struggling ferrochrome
SOUTH Africa's energy regulator Nersa has granted Eskom permission to reduce electricity charges for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor smelters from 136 SA cents per kilowatt-hour...
Eskom plans third new coal station
Kusile and Medupi will not be South Africa's last coal-fired power stations, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
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The Competition Tribunal has withdrawn a charge with the South African Police Service against Rory Cole, Financial Accountant of First Uranium.
Firestone in new short-term debt deal
Firestone Energy says it has negotiated a short-term debt facility of $2.2m, provided by the holders of the company's convertible notes.
Project slippage a global phenomena: Accenture
Capital project budget and scheduling slippages are extremely common globally, said
Accenture, adding that South Africa’s Eskom was "not alone' in its implementation
challenges.
As Eskom seeks a way of scaling renewable power, Vietnam could...
SOUTH Africa has had energy shortfalls for the past 16 years, but to date there have been totally inadequate measures to add new capacity...
Liberty Coal in R250m defamation claim against Mantengu
LIBERTY Coal, operator of Mpumalanga's Optimum Colliery, has initiated legal action seeking R250m in damages against JSE-listed chrome miner Mantengu Mining and its executives....