Keaton stakes claim with Mpuma project
Keaton Energy is confident its first large coal mining project, Vanggatfontein in Mpumalanga, will be a major supplier of A-grade coal in the local market.
Gold One under pressure
Gold One’s share price is being held back by production problems as well as the finalisation of a $65m debt facility, says CEO Neal Froneman.
Strike looms at Northam
More than 8 000 workers at Northam Platinum will go on strike over a pay rise dispute.
Oil slumps 9pct in August
US crude oil prices have posted the first monthly decline since May as concerns about faltering economic growth, weak demand and bulging oil inventories pressured crude and gas.
Zim gets diamond polishing centre
A diamond firm operating from Zimbabwe's controversial Marange diamond fields has begun constructing a multi-million dollar cutting and polishing centre.
Diamonds: Zim propelled to the big league
Zimbabwe may soon surpass top diamond producers like Russia, Botswana and SA.
Newcrest paves way for gold deals
Newcrest Mining $8bn-plus acquisition of Lihir Gold is creating a new top-tier of Australian gold producers, which are already being sized up for takeovers.
Eskom worried about low-quality coal
Eskom has expressed concern over the quality of coal from domestic suppliers, which might affect its operations and push up prices.
Exxaro Sands strike to spread like ‘wild fire’
The strike by more than 600 workers at Exxaro Sands inKwaZulu-Natal, now in its fourth day, will spread "like wildfire", the National Union of Mineworkers says.
Impala defends tardy expansion, risks
Impala Platinum said plans to bring shafts online at its lease area could be "cast in concrete" and that risks associated with Zimbabwe could be managed.