Firestone, Sekoko funding in-tact
Funding for the Sekoko Resources, Firestone Energy coal project in the Waterberg had not been withdrawn, Firestone Energy said.
Glencore pays R900m for Umcebo Mining
Glencore International extended its participation in the South African coal industry after offering R900m for Umcebo Coal which has annual production of 7.2Mt.
Minmetals extends Anvil offer
Minmetals Resources has extended its offer for Anvil Mining until January 11, the company said.
SA net reserves fall
South Africa's net gold and foreign exchange reserves fell to $48.633bn in November from $49.221bn in October.
Congo elections results in 48 hours delay
The delay could add to problems in a vote marred by violence, logistical problems and allegations of fraud.
No slow down on mining projects yet says MDM
Worries about the global sovereign debt crisis may have hit commodity prices but they have not yet impacted on projects being undertaken by mining groups.
Great Basin gains as $150m loan sealed
Ferdi Dippenaar, CEO of Great Basin Gold, says fears over the mining method at its South African mine exacerbated worries it would not secure bank debt.
SA coal exports fall in November
Richards Bay Coal Terminal has exported 6.3 million tonnes of coal in November, compared with 7.4 million tonnes the previous month, says the firm
Platmin to return consolidated: Gilbertson
Platmin's proposed delisting was the precursor to a stronger, consolidated company when the market was more supportive, said Brian Gilbertson, chairman of Platmin shareholder, Pallinghurst Resources.
Anglo OKs $1.7bn Queensland coal project
Anglo American says its board has approved the $1.7bn Grosvenor metallurgical coal project in Queensland, Australia.