Joemat-Pettersson misses coal power deadline
South Africa energy minister, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has allowed deadlines for independent power producers (IPP) tenders to lapse without any explanation.
IamGold emerges as AngloGold’s credible buyer
IamGold said it was bidding for the Yatela and Sadiola gold mines in Mali that AngloGold Ashanti said it wanted to sell.
Glencore may revisit Rio bid from next week
Glencore is permitted to revisit its bid for Rio Tinto next week when a UK takeover rule barring a hostile offer expires.
VMR offer receives Competition authority assent
South Africa's Competition authorities unconditionally approved a bid for Village Main Reef by Chinese firm, Heaven-Sent Capital Management Group.
Eskom board not to be overhauled: Nene
The government was increasing the size of Eskom's board and replacing its chairman, but was not overhauling it, said finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.
IMF advises Zambia replace tax system
The International Monetary Fund has applauded Zambia's decision to review its tax system but said it should avoid replacing it with mine-by-mine agreements.
Harmony looking for more BEE ownership
Graham Briggs, CEO of Harmony Gold, said it was seeking further BEE deals and that it more than complied with the targets set down in the mining charter.
Africa drives Master Drilling full-year figures
Master Drilling lifted headline share earnings a third year-on-year thanks to a strong performance from its Africa division.
Miner killed in vehicle accident at Mponeng
A miner was killed at AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine in Carletonville west of Johannesburg in an underground vehicle accident, the firm said.
Tsotsi agrees to resign Eskom chairmanship
Zola Tsotsi's four-year stint as chairman of Eskom came to an end after he agreed to step down amid an internecine battle between himself and his board.