SA to get R10bn to treat acid mine drainage
South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation said it had been promised R10bn from the National Treasury to treat acid mine drainage.
Buffalo Corp warns of flooding effects
Buffalo Coal Corporation said flooding of its Magdalena mine had meant its processing plant was now operating "hand to mouth".
Pan African completes Manica sale
Pan African Resources said it had received the final tranche from Auroch Minerals for its remaining stake in Mozambique gold prospect, Manica.
Tharisa restarts at processing facilities
Tharisa said operations at the processing facilities at its Tharisa Mine had restarted following a fatal accident on November 5.
Share issue to hurt Keaton earnings
Keaton Energy would report lower share earnings for the six months ended September 30 after issuing shares to finance the development of Moabsvelden.
SA’s SDT refuses to disclose buyers of gems
The State Diamond Trader responded to parliamentarians' demands for details on its clients saying it was not in the public interest to provide those details.
Aquarius growth plans hurt by bond
Aquarius Platinum's plans to grow production may be hurt by a $125m bond which matures in December 2015.
Coal prices to rise 40% by 2020: IEA
The price of coal could rise 40% to $100/t by 2020 as high cost mines are shut and demand starts to increase, the International Energy Agency said.
Shell may delay drilling two years
Royal Dutch Shell may only drill for petroleum off South Africa's northwest coastline two years later than planned owing to regulatory uncertainty.
Gold demand slides 2.5% in Q3
Global gold demand fell 2.5% in the third quarter - its lowest level since the last quarter of 2009 - owing to less jewellery, coin and bar purchases.