SA nuclear bid could be worth R1 trillion
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that a tender proposal for the construction of 9,600 MW of nuclear power by 2030 may be worth at least R1 trillion.
Coal versus nuclear in South Africa
The South African government is planning to build six nuclear power stations by 2030, but the programme is already running behind schedule, which could benefit the coal sector.
CoAL allowed to proceed with Vele
Coal of Africa says it is ready to begin full operations at its Vele colliery, after the government lifted a suspension of the project's integrated water use licence.
Forbes Coal doubles export sales
Forbes Coal has a more than doubling of export sales in the second quarter of its financial year.
Musical chairs in the Waterberg
It's a case of trading places among the aspirant coal miners of the Waterberg, with Sekoko Resources announcing it has poached two top executives from Namane Energy.
Exxaro again faces Eskom uncertainty
SA's economy, and Exxaro Resources in particular, may be in for more bad news if there is another delay in the start-up of the first generating set at the Medupi power station.
First Uranium posts quarterly sales increase
First Uranium says that its second-quarter gold sales rose 17.7% from the prior quarter and it is maintaining its full year outlook despite problems at both its projects.
Glencore, Shanduka eye SA’s big guns
Glencore is pursuing joint ventures with Cyril Ramaphosa across the mining sector - with an emphasis on bolt-on deals, says industry sources and analysts.
Kalahari says CGNPC offer talks resumed
Kalahari Minerals has confirmed that offer talks have resumed with state-owned China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp.
Shanduka seeks controlling stake in coal JV
Shanduka Group hopes to conclude a deal before the end of the year which will increase its stake in a coal venture with Glencore to a controlling one, reports Business Day.