Ivory Coast to stem mine violence
West African nation, Ivory Coast, is to dismantle 148 illegal mining sites in an effort to stem violence and environmental destruction in the country.
Pressure heaped on Tsotsi as inquiry stalls
Eskom's board is expected to recommend the removal of its chairman Zola Tsotsi amid a rejection of proposals for an inquiry into the utility's affairs.
Cosatu to oppose Eskom tariff hike
Eskom's proposed 25.3% increase in the electricity tariff was an attempt to shift the burden of responsibility on to the consumer, said the union body.
Protestors picket at Northam’s Zondereinde
Northam Platinum confirmed a group of mineworkers were protesting outside its Zondereinde mine.
Iron ore to fall below $50/t: Citigroup
Citigroup said the price of iron ore would fall below $50/t as steel demand in China was fundamentally weak.
Zim orders underground diamond mining
Zimbabwe has ordered diamond miners to invest in expensive underground diamond mines so that more corporate tax can be remitted to the state.
Pallinghurst powered to profit by Sedibelo
Pallinghurst Resources turned in an impressive improvement in net profit for its 2014 financial year partly owing to more advances at Sedibelo Platinum Mines.
Eskom credit downgrade deepens crisis
Standard & Poor's downgraded Eskom's credit to junk status which will make it tougher to raise debt - a development that only deepens the power crisis in SA.
Eskom appoints ABB to replace Alstom
Eskom had "consensually" ended the control and instrumentation contract with Alstom S&E Africa at its 4,800MW Kusile power station appointing ABB in its place.
Eskom to ask Nersa for 25.3% tariff lift
Eskom is expected to ask the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for an increase in the tariff to 25.3% to pay the cost of diesel.