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South Africa coal news

Browse the latest south africa coal news news and articles.

Mining right granted for Eloff coal project
27 Dec 20181 min read

Mining right granted for Eloff coal project

The mining right and environmental authorisation over the Eloff coal project has been granted.

South Africa regulators approve Canyon’s acquisition of Kangra Coal
19 Dec 20182 min read

South Africa regulators approve Canyon’s acquisition of Kangra Coal

Canyon Resources’ acquisition of Kangra Coal has been approved by South Africa’s Competition Commission and the Department of Mineral Resources.

Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%
12 Dec 20182 min read

Universal Coal increases North Block Complex ore reserve by 98%

The updated ore reserve represents an increase of 27.54 million t on the previously advised 27.96 million t SAMREC Code compliant ore reserve.

Eskom Executive for the Group Capital Division suspended
16 Nov 20181 min read

Eskom Executive for the Group Capital Division suspended

Eskom suspends its Executive for the Group Capital Division pending an investigation into various allegations of impropriety against him relating to the Kusile power plant build project.

Baobab Mining & Exploration acquires key properties for Makhado project
15 Nov 20182 min read

Baobab Mining & Exploration acquires key properties for Makhado project

Baobab has purchased the Lukin and Salaita properties in South Africa for its Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project.

Deputy Energy Minister defends South Africa’s use of coal on grounds of access
12 Nov 20181 min read

Deputy Energy Minister defends South Africa’s use of coal on grounds of access

South Africa’s Deputy Energy Minister defends the nation’s use of coal, which magnifies a 30 year old debate between rich and emerging economies regarding energy policies and the impact of these on climate.

Uitkomst Colliery secures lending facility
7 Nov 20181 min read

Uitkomst Colliery secures lending facility

The South African colliery, 70% owned by MC Mining Ltd, has secured a R20 million facility from ABSA Bank.

Minister Mantashe launches Khanye colliery with a blast
5 Nov 20182 min read

Minister Mantashe launches Khanye colliery with a blast

On Friday, Minister Mantashe marked the opening of Canyon Coal’s Khanye colliery in South Africa with a detonation procedure.

New CFO and Corporate Secretary appointed to Buffalo Coal
31 Oct 20181 min read

New CFO and Corporate Secretary appointed to Buffalo Coal

Emma Oosthuizen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary to Buffalo Coal Corp.

MCSA and industry CEOs meet with Minister of Minerals Resources
22 Oct 20182 min read

MCSA and industry CEOs meet with Minister of Minerals Resources

The Minister of Minerals Resources discussed the challenges faced by the coal and platinum sectors, and has committed to working with the industry to ensure growth and sustainability.

CEO of Eskom Rotek Industries resigns
9 Oct 20181 min read

CEO of Eskom Rotek Industries resigns

The CEO of Eskom Rotek Industries has resigned from his position and is to leave Eskom at the end of this month.

Buffalo Coal corporate update
14 Sept 20181 min read

Buffalo Coal corporate update

Buffalo Coal has suspended the strategic review process previously announced on 4 May 2018.

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