Niger to pursue nuclear despite Fukushima
Niger will push ahead with a plan to develop civilian nuclear energy in partnership with other West African peers despite recent accidents including Fukushima, says the country's president.
Xstrata Coal sells Spitzkop, Tselentis
Xstrata Coal has the sale of its Spitzkop and Tselentis collieries and supporting coal assets in Mpumalanga to the Imbawula Group.
Uranium One plays Mantra option
Uranium One has announced record production of 10.7 million pounds and record sales of 9.9 million pounds for the full year 2011, and will acquire a 13.9% stake in Mantra.
Three more Miranda board members resign
Three more board members of Miranda Minerals, including its chairperson, have resigned following a court ruling which had put the company’s future in jeopardy.
BHP suspends work at Khutala after fatality
BHP Billiton's SA coal unit has suspended mining activities at the underground operations of its Khutala colliery after a fatality at the mine, says the company.
Miranda Minerals suspends trading
Trading in Miranda stock on the JSE has been suspended at the request of the company, after its two major shareholders demanded the repayment of outstanding loans.
Eskom asks for 10% drop in power use
Power utility Eskom says it needs people to cut their power usage by 10% to keep the country's electricity supply running.
Mozambique families protest against Brazil’s Vale
Families resettled by Brazilian mining giant Vale in the Tete region of Mozambique have protested that the company had failed to keep promises it made to them in 2009.
Chinese firm closes in on Extract
China is a step closer to pounce on Extract Resources after Namibia’s competition authorities has consented to a proposed takeover.
Sekoko rethinks its Waterberg strategy
Sekoko Resources says it is negotiating a significantly improved offtake agreement with Eskom for its Waterberg coal project, after stepping back from a deal concluded in 2011.