Transnet ‘needs to up its game’
It is essential that Transnet appoints a new CEO, while Eskom has to renegotiate pricing with coal suppliers if the power utility is worried about coal security, says Optimum Coal CEO Mike Teke.
Bullish copper may run out of steam
As the metal closes in on $10,000 per tonne, analysts are questioning if there is still room for copper to move.
NAMF is back in business
The second New Africa Mining Fund has set up shop with an initial $73.6m to invest in new mining ventures, provided they do not involve either diamonds or uranium.
Shabangu makes coal exports threat
Government will not allow coal producers to cash in on the soaring international demand for the commodity to the detriment of Eskom, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Long-term coal supply a worry, says Eskom
Rising coal exports are threatening the security of supplies for electricity generation over the long term, says a senior Eskom official.
How Petra got to outshine them all
Over the past two years Petra has coped with the dramatic boom and bust cycle in the diamond business far better than its more highly touted competitors.
BRC Diamondcore, Rio in DRC venture
BRC DiamondCore says it has entered into a JV agreement with Rio Tinto for a new exploration program in northern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Shabangu to address Mining Indaba
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will welcome delegates to the Mining Indaba, the industry’s premier event.
Godsell slams political appointments
Bobby Godsell said companies that appointed people with political reach on their boards were corrupt.
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.