BHP Billiton Energy Coal in BEE deal
BHP Billiton Energy Coal SA has entered into an empowerment transaction with a black-owned consortium led by the Pembani Group.
Shanduka raises coal stake
Shanduka Group has concluded a widely expected transaction which will see it increasing its stake in Shanduka Coal to a controlling one.
Rio Tinto a likely future partner at Husab
Rio Tinto may enter into another partnership with a Chinese firm, this time in Namibia, where it may be the preferred participant as China swoops on another strategic asset.
China Guangdong says Extract worth $2.2bn
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp has valued its proposed offer for Australia's Extract Resources at $2.22bn, after agreeing to buy Kalahari Minerals, the top shareholder in Extract.
Firestone, Sekoko funding in-tact
Funding for the Sekoko Resources, Firestone Energy coal project in the Waterberg had not been withdrawn, Firestone Energy said.
Glencore pays R900m for Umcebo Mining
Glencore International extended its participation in the South African coal industry after offering R900m for Umcebo Coal which has annual production of 7.2Mt.
SA coal exports fall in November
Richards Bay Coal Terminal has exported 6.3 million tonnes of coal in November, compared with 7.4 million tonnes the previous month, says the firm
Anglo OKs $1.7bn Queensland coal project
Anglo American says its board has approved the $1.7bn Grosvenor metallurgical coal project in Queensland, Australia.
Optimum directors bag R221m in share sale
Xmas came early for directors at Optimum Coal Holdings who made a killing selling shares, presumably to Glencore International.
SA eyes R400bn nuclear build price tag
South Africa plans to spend an estimated R400bn on building up its nuclear electricity-generating capacity, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.