Price increases, talks with Eskom augur well for Mpumalanga mine – Continental Coal

Coal-mining junior Continental Coal, which owns the Vlakvarkfontein coal project, near Oogies, in Mpumalanga, reports that the company is eyeing a bright future for the mine as coal prices increase and negotiations progress with State-owned...

Mining chamber says SA power hikes will add strain, but in line with expectations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a nominal Eskom power tariff increases of 24,8% as from April 1, 2010, and subsequent increase of 25,8% and 25,9% for 2011/12 and 2012/13 respectively, chairperson Cecilia Khuzwayo...

Podcast - January 16, 2007

In this week’s podcast: Exxaro unveils plans to start exports of lower-grade coal to India, AngloGold Ashanti says it will consider a court challenge over export taxes in Argentina, and De Beers coughs up $295m in a settlement.

Empowered coal-miner has macro ambition

Mafube Colliery, a joint venture between Anglo Coal and Eyesizwe Coal, is the latest operation to start up in the Middelburg coal-fields.

Mafube Micro prepares to go Macro

Mafube Colliery, a joint venture between Anglo Coal and Eyesizwe Coal, is the latest operation to start up in the Middelburg coal-fields.