Glencore wins interdict against strike
Glencore said it welcomed a decision to the Labour Court to block an application by the National Union of Mineworkers for a secondary strike at Optimum Coal.
Skweyiya questions PetroSA appointment
The appointment of Tshepo Kgadima to the board of PetroSA has been questioned by a former business associate, Zola Skweyiya.
Miners to seek solution for silicosis sufferers
Five SA miners have formed a group to consider how to compensate and care for silicosis - a move considered "a shift" by mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi.
Exxaro to exit Vedanta zinc project in 2016
Exxaro Resources said it would exit the Gamsberg zinc project which Vedanta Resources said it would spend R8.7bn building.
SA seeks local content for nuclear build
South African trade and industry minister, Rob Davies, said the country wants local companies to contribute towards its planned nuclear power station projects.
ICVL to build power plant at Mozi’s Benga
International Coal Ventures, the consortium that bought Benga coal mine from Rio Tinto for $50m, is to build a power station in the country.
Wescoal buys rights, extends Khanyisa life
Wescoal Holdings said it spent R4m buying the prospecting rights to a property adjacent to its Khanyisa colliery extending the life of mine.
Gemfields may quicken underground mine
A proposed increase in royalties may see Gemfields expanding into underground mining at its Kagem emerald mine quicker than it would have first planned.
Fuel cells could spur platinum demand
Amplats and Ballard Power Systems are hoping that platinum fuel cells can be used to provide remote rural villages with power and help demand for the metal.
Zim to issue $65m bonds for power lift
The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe is to issue bonds worth $65m to buy prepaid meters, and increase power generation in Zimbabwe.


















