Shabangu makes coal exports threat
Government will not allow coal producers to cash in on the soaring international demand for the commodity to the detriment of Eskom, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Long-term coal supply a worry, says Eskom
Rising coal exports are threatening the security of supplies for electricity generation over the long term, says a senior Eskom official.
Sekoko in Eskom coal supply talks
Sekoko Coal says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eskom for the supply of coal from 2012.
BHP to divest SA coal rights
BHP Billiton says it plans to sell off some of its virgin coal prospecting rights and to focus on existing operations instead.
Uranium One rides the nuclear wave
Uranium One shares hit a new 12-month high on Tuesday as the uranium spot price moved up to $70/lb but competitor First Uranium is headed south because of financial problems.
Record annual production for Xstrata commodities
Diversified resources group Xtrata has reported that it achieved record annual production of coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, mined nickel and refined nickel in 2010.
CoAL runs low on available cash
Coal of Africa is "assessing the various financing alternatives available" as negative cash flows eat into its working capital.
Posco, Vale in Mozambique coal JV
Posco, the world's No.3 steelmaker, says it has agreed with Brazilian group Vale to jointly seek to develop a coal mine in Mozambique.
Uranium One appoints new CEO
Uranium One says it has appointed Chris Sattler as the company's new CEO to succeed Jean Nortier.
Supply tight as Eskom battles wet coal
Eskom says it has put measures in place to protect stocks from rain, but warns SA's power supply remains tight.