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Shabangu makes coal exports threat

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Eskom says it has put measures in place to protect stocks from rain, but warns SA's power supply remains tight.