Record annual production for Xstrata commodities
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
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
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
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.
Majali’s co-accused case postponed
The fraud case against late businessman Sandile Majali's four co-accused has been postponed in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg.
‘Closed offices’ barred ICT from files access
The DMR says it was impossible for Imperial Crown Trading to have gained access to its premises to forge Kumba's application for the 21.4% stake in Sishen, because staff were on holiday.
CoAL runs low on available cash
Coal of Africa is "assessing the various financing alternatives available" as negative cash flows eat into its working capital.
BHP, Rio investors want cash, not deals
Investors have written to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to say the miners should ditch ambitions for mega deals in favour of share buyback schemes, according to a report.
Gold One records maiden profit
Gold One International has reported a pre-tax annual profit well in excess of most predictions.
Posco, Vale in Mozambique coal JV
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.