Eskom asks for 10% drop in power use
Power utility Eskom says it needs people to cut their power usage by 10% to keep the country's electricity supply running.
Mozambique families protest against Brazil’s Vale
Families resettled by Brazilian mining giant Vale in the Tete region of Mozambique have protested that the company had failed to keep promises it made to them in 2009.
Chinese firm closes in on Extract
China is a step closer to pounce on Extract Resources after Namibia’s competition authorities has consented to a proposed takeover.
Sekoko rethinks its Waterberg strategy
Sekoko Resources says it is negotiating a significantly improved offtake agreement with Eskom for its Waterberg coal project, after stepping back from a deal concluded in 2011.
Namibia uranium output down on poor weather
Namibia's uranium production fell in the first 10 months of 2011 compared with the previous year, but output is expected to rise as expansion projects come online.
Limpopo lifts the veil on Coal India talks
The Limpopo government has acknowledged its proposed partnership with Coal India, saying the JV will shop for greenfield assets and early stage projects.
RBCT gilds the lily on coal exports
Coal export statistics for 2011 released by the Richards Bay Coal Terminal are not as good as they look and only marginally above what was achieved in 2010.
TFR, RBCT deliver one big push in December
Richards Bay Coal Terminal put in a strong performance during December, lifting SA’s coal exports for 2011 above the figure achieved the previous year.
Indian coal giant in Limpopo rights talks
UPDATED: Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer, may be signing an agreement with the Limpopo government later in January to obtain the mining rights on several properties.
Keaton completes Leeuw takeover
Keaton Energy has announced the completion of its transaction to takeover a 74% stake in Leeuw Mining & Exploration.