New energy plan finalised by April
The Integrated Resource Plan, which will determine the country's electricity mix over the next 20 years, will be passed into law by the start of April, says a goverment official.
Govt extends mining moratorium
Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu has extended a moratorium on new applications for prospecting rights.
Aurora given another reprieve
The liquidation case involving Aurora Empowerment Systems has been postponed to the end of the week, says an official.
Galaxy Gold, ARM announce board changes
African Rainbow Minerals has announced a succession process for a new CEO, while Peter Skeat hands over the reins of Galaxy Gold.
ARM more than trebles earnings
African Rainbow Minerals has cracked it in the six months to end-December and there's more to come in the second half of the financial year, according to CEO Andre Wilkens.
Strike, stoppages smack Northam earnings
Northam Platinum, hit by labour action and safety-related stoppages, has reported a drop in first-half profit and says the outlook is challenging.
Glencore ‘in talks with China, Qatar’
Swiss commodities trader Glencore has opened up talks with sovereign wealth funds in China and Qatar to bring in a cornerstone investor ahead of its planned listing on the LSE, according to a report.
ARM confronts Nkwe over platinum rights
ARM CEO Andre Wilkens says his company and partner Anglo Platinum are going to court to obtain a ruling on who owns the prospecting rights to the Modikwa Deeps.
Police pounce on Van Kerrebroeck
The South African Police Force has arrested a 32-year old man - believed to be alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck - in connection with diamond theft.
Keaton raises R65m with share issue
Keaton Energy has raised R65m by issuing new shares for cash, intended mainly to pursue opportunities presented by the recent acquisition of Leeuw Mining.