Eskom in court over Billiton prices
Amid serious concern about electricity security this winter, the hearing of a court application by Media24 to force Eskom to disclose its prices for BHP Billiton gets under way.
Eskom mulled buying back BHP contract
Eskom has seriously considered "buying back" the supply contract for BHP Billiton’s Hillside aluminium smelter, but it remains too expensive.
Rio wins control of Riversdale
Rio Tinto has gained control of Riversdale with a $4bn offer, allowing it to dicate development of its coal mines in Mozambique.
Keaton’s Eskom contract extended
Coal exploration and development company Keaton Energy says its contract with power utility Eskom had been extended.
Rio secures more than 49% of Riversdale
Global miner Rio Tinto says it has beaten its target of acquiring 47% of Riversdale ahead of the deadline for its takeover offer.
Coal of Africa gets licence for Vele
Mining company Coal of Africa has received a water use licence for its Vele coking coal project in Limpopo.
JSW takeover of CIC hits new hurdle
CIC Energy Corp says the Botswana government has declined to renew one of its two mining licenses there.
First Uranium’s gold output slumps
First Uranium's gold production has slumped well below the revised target provided in January, while it also faces a third-party legal challenge to a key water permit.
Ipsa remains under pressure
At long last independent power producer Ipsa has its Newcastle power plant back in operation, but bureaucratic delays experienced with Eskom have done a lot of financial damage.
RBCT shelves expansion plans
Richards Bay Coal Terminal has shelved plans to increase export capacity until 2015 due to the slow pace of rail infrastructure expansion, according to Business Report.