Eskom’s woes may sink mining projects
The warning that there could be a further delay to the start up of Eskom’s 4,800MW Medupi power station underscores the knife-edge situation still facing SA’s future power supply.
RBM violence another example of how poorly resourced police force is...
A JOINT business and government effort to improve socio-economic conditions in the Northern Cape’s mining district is the first of a national effort that...
Anglo must seize moment as Codelco opens door
The departure of Diego Hernandez from Codelco, and the reopening of
discussions is a deliberately fashioned, gilt-edged opportunity to solve the
Minera Sur option dispute.
Tensions high as industry meets over Lonmin
SA’s mining industry has formally begun with damage control following a week
during which countless replays of dying mineworkers had the country making
news for all the wrong reasons.
Power sector needs a revamp
The size of the electricity industry mess has become much clearer during the countrywide hearings held by the National Energy Regulator, writes Jan de Lange.
Referral not an ‘open sesame’ for MPRDA change
Amendments to South Africa's mining law may have been sent back to Parliament but that doesn't mean the entire process will now be unpicked.
Anglo may sell amid Minas Rio haemorrhage
Analysts fear Anglo American may never recoup the $14bn investment it expects to spend on its Brazilian iron ore project, Minas Rio.
Rest of Africa laps up investment
Asia is pouring billions of dollars into the rest of Africa, whereas it’s becoming
hard to name a new investment by a foreign company of any significant size in
SA.
A fond farewell to boom/bust mining CEOs
In some respects the appointments of Marius Kloppers, Cynthia Carroll and Tom Albanese in 2007 reflected a preference for endeavour over mining skills.
Much rides on Labour Court June 2 judgement
On June 2, the Labour Court will decide if platinum firms can continue to liaise with AMCU members, a decision that could eventually prove decisive in ending the strike.