Oliphant: SA’s coal reserves declining
The quality and quantity of SA's coal reserves are steadily declining and mining the commodity is becoming harder, says the new deputy minister for mineral resources.
Xstrata refutes Mandela link
Global resources group Xstrata has taken umbrage at insinuations of improper conduct in the sale of its former Maloma operations to Chancellor House.
Uranium One loss narrows
Uranium One has posted a narrower quarterly loss, assisted by an increase in production.
First Uranium posts wider-than-expected loss
Gold and uranium producer First Uranium Corp posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss, hurt by foreign exchange translation and certain expenses.
Mandela’s fugitive son-in-law in coal deal
Nelson Mandela's fugitive son-in-law has landed a R500m coal mining deal with the ANC's investment front, Chancellor House, reports Sunday Times.
CoAL staves off Mooiplaats closure
UPDATED: Shares in CoAL are on the up, after the miner said it had reached an agreement with provincial authorities over environmental concerns at its Mooiplaats colliery.
Keaton ups Vanggatfontein reserves
Keaton Energy has declared a 24% increase in the coal reserve of its Mpumalanga-based Vanggatfontein project.
CoAL blames Mooiplaats woes on unclear laws
Coal of Africa says the majority of South African mines will be forced to close shop if environmental legislation is to be applied consistently.
CoAL shares hit dirt
Coal of Africa's shares have slumped nearly 16% after it received an order from provincial authorities to address environmental concerns at its Mooiplaats colliery.
Exxaro to cut down workforce
Exxaro Resources says up to 300 of its 10,500 workforce faced being retrenched in an effort to reduce costs and improve productivity at the diversified mining group.