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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.

BRC Diamondcore, Rio in DRC venture

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BRC DiamondCore says it has entered into a JV agreement with Rio Tinto for a new exploration program in northern Democratic Republic of Congo.

NAMF is back in business

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The second New Africa Mining Fund has set up shop with an initial $73.6m to invest in new mining ventures, provided they do not involve either diamonds or uranium.

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.

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.

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.

Majali’s co-accused case postponed

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The fraud case against late businessman Sandile Majali's four co-accused has been postponed in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg.

Shabangu to address Mining Indaba

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Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will welcome delegates to the Mining Indaba, the industry’s premier event.

Godsell slams political appointments

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Bobby Godsell said companies that appointed people with political reach on their boards were corrupt.