Oil slides to five-and-a-half year low
Oil continued its downward spiral as there were no signs of Saudi Arabia letting up on supply while political uncertainty in Europe affected the demand outlook.
Zambia candidate will review mine royalty
Zambia's candidate for its main opposition party said he would reverse a decision to increase mine royalties if elected in the national poll later this month.
Coal prices heading for 2.1% lift to 2019
The International Energy Agency said prices for coal would rise 2.1% a year until 2019 as rising Chinese demand would more than offset OECD declines in growth.
Iron ore up 5.8% amid China stimulus talk
The price of iron ore increased 5.8% last week amid speculation China would do more to stimulate its economy.
Giyani calls off Horizon, Sumo energy deals
Toronto- and Johannesburg-listed Giyani Gold said market conditions and timing difficulties prevented it from entering the energy field, but a deal was still possible.
Cabal plotted to oust Zimbabwe’s Mugabe
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe president, said a cabal had plotted to remove him from power.
Zambia to resist opposition to royalty
Zambia's finance minister Alexander Chikwanda said the country would press ahead with a royalty-based tax system despite opposition from mining firms.
SA Govt. to unveil asset sale in February
The South African government would announce which assets it intended to sell in order to recapitalise Eskom in February.
Transnet signs MoU with Chinese
South Africa's Transnet has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese locomotive manufacturer CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive.
Lonmin’s Magara hails ‘landmark’ BEE deal
Lonmin CEO, Ben Magara, said three empowerment deals taking the firm's BEE to 26% were a long time in the making.