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.
Spotlight may fall on Glencore’s SA dominance
A merger of Glencore and Xstrata would build dominance in South Africa’s coal
market that should surely attract the attention of the competition authorities.
Num prepares for Exxaro strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says a majority of its members at Exxaro have so far voted in favour of a strike over planned retrenchments at the company.
Wary of diamonds after ravages of Covid-19, Botswana’s President wants more...
BOTSWANA President Mokgweetsi Masisi told the virtual Mining Indaba on Wednesday that his government was keen to diversify the economy by developing the coal...
Molefe Eskom stay extended three months
The power utiity also announces that four executives it suspended in March - three of whom have left the organisation - have been cleared of any wrong-doing.
Keaton sells first coal from Vanggatfontein
Keaton Energy has sold the first coal from its Vanggatfontein colliery, where successful development of both production phases will be crucial in reviving the company's flagging share price.
Xstrata nears Colombian coal miner deal
Xstrata is close to winning the $8bn auction for Colombia's second-biggest coal miner, reports British newspaper The Sunday Times.
Rand lends limited cover to coal stocks
The rand hasn't provided much of an uplift to coal stocks but there are South African companies that are lifting themselves up by their own shoe-strings.
Glencore completes year-long acquisition of LNG business of Orsted A/G
GLENCORE said today it had completed the acquisition of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business of Orsted A/S, roughly a year after first announcing...
Glencore bids $1.35bn for Chad oil, gas
Glencore Xstrata has underlined its appetite for Africa risk after bidding a cash premium for an oil and gas exploration firm in Chad - the world's seventh poorest nation.