Law calls open season on fracking, mining appeals
Recent amendments to environmental legislation make it possible for anyone to automatically appeal - and suspend - a mining, gas or petroleum project.
RAC lifts stake in Trans Hex as NM deal looms
RAC, a joint venture between RECM and Calibre Ltd, moved to protect its interests in the diamond producer ahead of the Namaqualand Mines transaction.
Burned fingers at Eskom keeps WCC waiting
The empowerment partner in the Waterberg Coal Project said Eskom would not rush into a coal sales agreement with Waterberg Coal Company.
Exxaro sets down R16bn Waterberg coal plan
Exxaro Resources has laid down plans to boost production from South Africa's strategically important Waterberg region in the Limpopo province.
Transnet ‘confident’ of R5bn rail expansion
Transnet said it would approve next month a plan to expand the coal line from the
Waterberg coal line to 6 million tonnes a year.
AngloGold sets about ‘new’ old strategy
The group is having to claw back credibility after its failed capital raising and demerger proposal, and may yet return with another rights issue.
Vedanta says power curbs will cost jobs
Vedanta Resources said a power dispute with Zambian authorities at its Konkola Copper Mines may result in job losses.
Teba seeks frontline role in restitution
Weary of taking the backrow seats, Teba says it will now seize its opportunity in improving employee mining conditions, health and safety, and job placement.
Lonmin transfer pricing claims “misleading”
UK platinum producer, Lonmin, said an article alleging it sold metal to a Bermuda registered company to avoid meeting worker salaries is "misleading".
Miranda on crash and burn trajectory
Miranda Minerals, the troubled coal development firm, was no longer able to meet its obligations and may need business rescue proceedings in order to survive.