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Eskom drops Tsotsi man for inquiry

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Nick Linnell, appointed by former Eskom chairman, Zola Tsotsi, to head a probe into the power utility's affairs, has been dropped from the investigation.

Acacia scouring West Africa for growth

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Brad Gordon, CEO of Acacia Mining, said the company may find production growth opportunities in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Mali.

Carbon tax would not hurt SA miners: Treasury

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A proposed carbon tax would not hurt South Africa's mining sector, said Reuters citing comments by the country's National Treasury.

Aquarius Pt posts record December output

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Aquarius Platinum posted record December quarter production of some 88,794 oz of PGMs after strong performances from its Kroondal and Mimosa operations.

Rwanda expects to double mining revenue

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A new mining tax due to be implemented next year would help Rwanda to a doubling of revenue from mining activities.

Implats workers to strike

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The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said it would embark on a strike at Impala Platinum's mines after failing to agree wage increases.

DRC to welcome more Inga 3 bidders

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The Democratic Republic of Congo said it would welcome more groups in the bidding process to build the $12bn Inga 3 power project.

Sibanye’s mine restarts after union pact

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Sibanye Gold said it would conduct an investigation into violence on its Beatrix mine which lost about R23m in revenue following a two-day shut-down.

First Quantum, Barrick hit by Zambia load-shedding

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Mines owned by First Quantum Minerals and Barrick Gold had been affected by power cuts in north-western Zambia.

CoAL kept waiting on R250m Mooiplaats deal

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Coal of Africa said it had given Blackspear Capital until end-June to provide proof of funding for the R250m purchase of the Mooiplaats colliery.