Rio Tinto sweetens Riversdale offer
Rio Tinto has raised its offer for Mozambique-focused coal miner Riversdale Mining to woo key shareholders who have held up the deal.
The DMR alleges fraud in Quattro coal scheme
The department of mineral resources has changed the management of the Quattro coal export scheme, following fraud allegations.
Uranium One makes strong case for Mkuju
Uranium One has talked up the potential of takeover target Mantra Resources, saying the Tanzanian-focused group could significantly add to annual production.
Sasol’s new mines bill tops R8bn
Sasol has budgeted R8bn in capital expenditure and says its mine replacement programme remains on track to deliver uninterrupted coal supplies to its synfuels division and exports.
The DMR shakes up coal exporters
The department of mineral resources has radically restructured the 4mt/year Quattro coal export scheme, replacing management ahead of announcing new allocations.
Richards Bay coal exports slump
Coal exports through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal are running at markedly lower levels than this time last year, despite much higher international coal prices.
Doubt grows over Rio’s Riversdale bid
Tata Steel has raised its stake in Australia's Riversdale Mining , making it harder for miner Rio Tinto to seal its $3.9bn bid for the Mozambique-focused coal miner.
New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
Keaton raises R65m with share issue
Keaton Energy has raised R65m by issuing new shares for cash, intended mainly to pursue opportunities presented by the recent acquisition of Leeuw Mining.
State miner has oil-from-coal ambitions
State-owned miner AEMFC has used the sod-turning ceremony of its Vlakfontein coal mine to lift the veil on some future projects, which includes an oil-from-coal operation.