NPC revives coal export permit debate
Eskom is negotiating with suppliers to secure future coal supply, but failure to
advance talks should be dealt with by export regulation, a National Planning
Commission member has said.
Implats appoints Goodlace as new CEO
Impala Platinum has announced the appointment of Terence Goodlace as its new CEO, with effect from July 1.
SA ‘a difficult place’ to be, says Aquarius
Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray has severely criticised the regulatory
uncertainties that adversely affect the group’s operations in both SA and Zimbabwe.
Gold One targets 300,000 oz for 2012
Gold One International has set its production forecast for 2012 at 300,000 oz, aided
by the continued ramp-up of Modder East and new contributions from Rand Uranium.
Wits Gold may seek R450m in rights issue
Wits Gold may tap shareholders for up to R450m and introduce new ones in an
effort
to boost the share’s liquidity, says CEO Philip Kotze.
Merafe’s 2011 ferrochrome production declines
Merafe Resources' attributable production of ferrochrome declined to 263,000 tonnes in the year ended December 2011 from 300,000 tonnes the previous year.
Xstrata 2011 coal production up, copper dips
Xstrata has posted record output from its Australian thermal coal operations in 2011 as newly commissioned Mangoola helped offset a flood-hit start to the year and strikes in SA.
Intimidation wracks Impala’s Rustenburg mine
NUM claims widespread intimidation by a new, emergent union is the root cause of
a 20,000-person strong stay-away at Impala Platinum's key mine.
Optimum Coal output ‘disappoints’
Optimum Coal Holdings has posted a 15% drop in interim coal output, compared with the previous corresponding period
SA may import more power from neighbours
Eskom is considering importing more electricity from its neighbours as power in South Africa is expected to remain tight for at least the next two years.