Questions over Petrohawk trades
A number of well-timed bullish bets in options of BHP Billiton target Petrohawk has raised eyebrows among some options market watchers.
BHP in $12bn merger with shale gas group
BHP Billiton has unveiled a $12.1bn takeover of US firm Petrohawk Energy that will give it access to the lucrative US shale gas market.
Firestone, Sekoko call off Jindal talks
Firestone Energy and Sekoko Resources have ended negotiations with India’s Jindal Steel over the development of two coal properties in Limpopo’s Waterberg area.
First Uranium initiates strategic review
Gold and uranium producer First Uranium Corp says its board has initiated a strategic review of the company's business.
RMB holds 5.2% Petmin stake
Anthracite coal miner Petmin says financial services group Rand Merchant Bank holds 5.20% of the company's share capital.
Forbes Coal to list on JSE
TSX-listed Forbes Coal will debut on the JSE on July 28 in a secondary listing.
Shanduka under fire for ‘non-compliance’
Government departments have begun a probe into the activities of Shanduka Coal for allegedly breaching regulations on the environment and National Water Act.
Coking coal a fillip to Limpopo’s prospects
The exploitation of coking coal may act as a tremendous injection for Limpopo, one of South Africa's poorest provinces, says CoAL CEO John Wallington.
RBCT exports rise in June
South Africa's coal exports from the Richards Bay Coal Terminal rose to 4.78 million tonnes in June.
Unions declare dispute in coal sector
A dispute over wage increases may see the crucial coal sector grind to a halt if unions embark on industrial action.