Challenger shale gas interest ‘undiminished’
Challenger Energy said it was progressing its exploration application for shale gas in the Karoo notwithstanding the withdrawal earlier this week of Shell's interest.
Motsepe issues Zambia royalty warning
Patrice Motsepe, executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, said changing the rules midstream, as Zambia has done with royalties, was "a no-no".
South32 adopts 40% earnings payout policy
South32, to be demerged from BHP Billiton, would adopt a dividend cover approach as it sought a strong credit rating and targeted acquisitions.
South32 may restructure Eskom contracts
Graham Kerr, CEO-elect of South32, may restructure coal supply agreements with Eskom in order to finance extensions at the Khutala and Klipspruit colleries.
Bakgatla may be kingmaker for Union sale
The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, a community in South Africa's platinum rich North West province, will exercise a pre-emption over Amplats' Union section.
ARM shows platinum ambition in Implats deal
African Rainbow Minerals said it was interested in other platinum deals as it seals the extension of its Two Rivers joint venture with Impala Platinum.
Trio of forces behind Botswana coal failure
Botswana has failed to live up to its coal production growth plans which could be blamed on the Botswana government, junior miners and Eskom.
Miners seek to prevail as Eskom denies crisis
South African mining firms are finding a way around the power crisis even while Eskom, now without its top leadership for three months, denies one exists.
Zim diamond miners told to sell 50% in shares
Diamond mining firms in Zimbabwe will have to sell 50% of their businesses to state-owned companies, according to comments in the country's parliament.
Eskom suspends CEO, launches 3-month inquiry
Eskom said it would launch an independent inquiry that required top management to step aside whilst it interrogated financial, primary energy and project activities.