Eskom fears resurface as Dames resigns
Brian Dames, CEO of Eskom, is to leave the company in March with financial, operational and capacity pressures as omnipresent for the power utility as ever.
Eskom, Anglo to seal deal on New Largo
Eskom said it expected to clinch a 16mtpa coal supply deal for its R118.5bn Kusile power station with Anglo American's proposed New Largo colliery.
DEA, Eskom say Kriel crisis preventable
Eskom and South Africa's environmental affairs department say shutting Kriel power station, which would remove up to 3,000MW of generating capacity, can be averted.
Deloitte detects Govt, industry rapprochement
The South African government and the mining industry would discover a meeting of minds, said auditor and consulting firm Deloitte.
M&A activity to rebound in 2014: CIBC
Transaction activity could improve in 2014 owing to price stability, base metal demand in China, and pockets of capital seeking bargains, said CIBC World Markets.
Universal Coal in line for Exxaro’s NCC
Australia's Universal Coal is one of the companies vying for Exxaro Resources' New Clydesdale Colliery.
Northam tipped to attract claw-back buyers
Despite its strike troubles Northam Platinum is expected to attract buyers to its R600m claw-back offer although the stake eventually held by Coronation will be interesting.
Northam losses top R360m, sets talks date
Northam Platinum will meet with the National Union of Mineworkers on December 5 in new talks to be convened by the CCMA.
Exxaro Mayoko deal “at mercy of politicians”
Exxaro Resources must wait for the Republic of Congo's parliament before it can clinch an important mining convention for its Mayoko-Lekoumou iron ore prospect.
Firestone CEO ousted, WCC tightens grip
David Knox, CEO of Firestone Energy, was not re-elected to the company's board as 45% shareholder Waterberg Coal Company tightened its grip.