Sasol to explore for gas, oil in KZN
Sasol Petroleum International was won a permit to drill for gas and oil reserves in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.
NUMSA plans national strike to change mining
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is planning a one day national strike to press home changes to the mining sector including increased beneficiation.
Coking coal market to remain ‘muted’
The coking coal market would remain challenging owing to muted demand and oversupply from competitors, BHP Billiton said.
Gecamines seeking $160m to fire staff
The Congo state owned base metals miner, Gecamines, required $160m to fire 6,000 people, about half of its staff.
Northam progress R450m Everest deal
The first R400m part of the R450m purchase of Everest mine from Aquarius Platinum by Northam Platinum had become unconditional.
Areva waiting on final deal with Namwater
Areva SA was in advanced discussions with Namibia's Namwater about supply to the uranium operations in Erongo region.
Duvha incident won’t lead to loadshedding
The over pressurisation of a boiler at Eskom's 3,600MW Duvha power station was unlikely to lead to renewed load shedding, the power utility said.
Rescue halted as miners fear arrest
Illegal miners are refusing to be rescued following the collapse of the gold mine shaft they had occupied because they fear arrest.
Gold Fields slips out of JSE’s Top 40
Gold Fields has been taken out of the Top 40 index which suggests the stock could come under pressure.
Moody’s warns on iron ore price falls
Iron ore prices may have further to fall and could result in ratings adjustments of producers of the mineral, said Moody's.