Years before Medupi fully operational
It could take another two-and-a-half years before the remaining units of the 4,800MW Medupi power station in South Africa is complete.
Anglo mulling sale of Minas Rio stake
Anglo American is looking to sell up to 49.9% in its Minas Rio iron ore mine in Brazil, a venture that has suffered large project overruns.
Uncertainty in Namdeb diamond sale talks
The Namibian government said it was uncertain when it would strike an agreement with De Beers on a new marketing sales deal for Namdeb.
Kibo signs agreement with SEPCO III
The signature of Chinese engineering company to the Mbeya Coal to Power Project in Tanzania is a keystone event, says Kibo Mining.
LRA should be amended for ballots: Griffith
Amplats CEO, Chris Griffith, says the Labour Relations Act should be amended to allow for strike balloting.
CoAL’s Vele faces new environmental appeal
Opposition to Coal of Africa's Vele colliery, in SA's Limpopo province, would appear to be unstinting with a fresh appeal against the operation lodged in April.
Rio will fail to launch Guinea project on time
The mines minister of Guinea has said Rio Tinto was unlikely to launch the $20bn Simandou iron ore project on time.
Waterberg Coal issues shares worth R24.3m
Waterberg Coal Company has raised R24m through the issue of shares to Investec Asset Management.
Eskom pushing for Molefe full-time appointment
Eskom had petitioned the public enterprises minister, Lynne Brown, to make the Brian Molefe's position permanent at the power utility.
Mantashe cautions DMR over political strike
Gwede Mantashe, general-secretary of the ANC, has questioned the political nature of the platinum strike and warned the mines minister to handle the issue with care.