Eskom calls for coal market intervention
The government needs to regulate the supply of coal to its power plants to ensure exports of the material do not jeopardise electricity generation, says Eskom.
Eskom plans third new coal station
Kusile and Medupi will not be South Africa's last coal-fired power stations, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
ResGen ups Ledjadja stake
Energy group Resource Generation has increased its ownership of the Ledjadja project from 49% to 74%.
Eastplats secures R2.1bn equity financing
Eastern Platinum has filed a preliminary short form prospectus in connection with a public offering of common shares to raise approximately C$300m.
NZ Oil and Gas shares fall 30%
Shares in New Zealand Oil and Gas, part owner of Pike River Coal, plummeted 30% as the stock resumed trading four days after a mine explosion left 29 men missing.
Acid drainage proposals out soon
A task team of experts considering proposals to counter an imminent acid mine water crisis in the Witwatersrand will have a report ready by the end of the week.
Gold steady on renewed Ireland worries
Gold is being supported by safe-haven demand, spurred by renewed worries over Ireland's political stability.
Afri-Can secures Namibian property
Canadian-listed marine diamond explorer Afri-Can has acquired an 800-square kilometre exploration block on Namibia's south coast, close to the mouth of the Orange River.
Anglo to sell Callide coal mine
Anglo American plans to divest its Callide coal mine in Australia to better focus on high-margin export operations, says the group
DRC sacks state miner execs
Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the leadership of state mining company Gecamines due to management deficiencies and its failure to make the most of rising metals prices, officials say.