Forbes Coal posts record exports
Forbes Coal exported 192,400 tonnes of coal in the second quarter of its financial year.
Sasol cans Chinese CTL venture
Sasol has brought the curtain down on a proposed $5bn coal-to-liquids joint venture project in China, citing delays in having the endeavour approved by the Chinese authorities.
Explosion at French nuclear site kills one
A furnace has exploded at the Marcoule nuclear waste treatment site in southern France, killing one person.
Hopes for Optimum bidding war scotched
Hopes of a bidding war for Optimum Coal were scotched after a potential alternative expression of interest in the coal producer was withdrawn.
Mozambique considers tripling Beira
Authorities in Mozambique are considering tripling the capacity of its port at Beira in order to cope with increased coal deliveries from Tete province, and Zimbabwe.
First Uranium on the ropes
First Uranium was against the ropes and any further operational slippage "brings the canvas into view" according to RBC Capital Markets analyst Leon Esterhuizen.
Eskom strike would be illegal – spokesperson
A strike by Eskom employees would be considered illegal as the power utility is deemed an essential service, an Eskom spokesperson said.
Ipsa’s Earl calls it quits
Peter Earl, CEO of Ipsa, is stepping down from executive duties at the company after helping found the company six years ago.
Union starts arbitration with Eskom
Solidarity says it will on Wednesday hold a first dispute meeting at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration in a bid to settle the drawn-out wage dispute with Eskom.
Glencore ups stake in Optimum further
Glencore further edges up its stake in Optimum Coal Holdings snapping up another percent in the coal producer, South Africa's sixth largest.