Xstrata nears Colombian coal miner deal
Xstrata is close to winning the $8bn auction for Colombia's second-biggest coal miner, reports British newspaper The Sunday Times.
Eskom pushes for coal regulation
Eskom CEO Brian Dames has repeated the power utility's call for urgent coal export restrictions, suggesting a formula-based export quota for miners.
RBCT stockpiles ‘almost depleted’
South Africa has joined coal exporters facing shipment delays after three derailments on the line from mines to Richards Bay Coal Terminal brought stocks to very low levels, says industry sources.
Eskom warns of looming power squeeze
Eskom CEO Brian Dames says the lack of new power stations may finally catch up with South Africa in 2011.
Eskom promises to keep SA’s lights on
Eskom says contingency plans are in place to ensure it generates enough electricity in spite of heavy rains disrupting coal supply to stations.
Riversdale, Tata in Mozambique power deal
Riversdale Mining and joint venture partner Tata Steel have agreed to fully own the $1bn Benga power plant project in Mozambique, says the mining group.
Hunt for coal hots up as floods persist
Coal buyers are scrambling to find replacement supplies as mines in top producer Australia face weeks under flood water.
Blaze shuts Xstrata mine
A fire has caused Australia's Blakefield South coal mine in New South Wales state to close down, says owner Xstrata.
Richards Bay coal exports rise
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal managed its best performance in three years during 2010, but the amount of coal being exported remains way below its installed capacity.
Australian floods hit coal exports
Record flooding in Australia's northeast continues to cut coal exports.