Watch your back at Anglo
The body count at Anglo American shot up dramatically this week and there could be more to come as CEO Cynthia Carroll gets serious about meeting shareholder expectations.
India, Zim waiting on Sishen’s riches
Much effort has been going into establishing a new steel producer in the wake of the Sishen mine mineral rights dispute.
Hand of Cutifani in early Anglo conservatism
The decision not to investment in Mozambique, and even the move to prolong
discussions on the Amplats restructuring suggest typical Mark Cutifani conservatism.
Green lobby responds to Liefferink report
The series of articles about the threat which farmers and environmental groups hold for Mine Waste Solutions’ operations, elicited this reaction from the FSE:
Everybody wins in First Uranium deal
Village Main Reef CEO, Bernard Swanepoel, has done First Uranium an unexpected good turn in finding a blue chip backer for the struggling gold junior in the form of AngloGold Ashanti.
Optimism for Anvil despite election delay
The elections in the Congo have distracted government officials from Anvil's proposed $1.3bn takeover by Minmetals. But discussions with Gecamines have proceeded.
Charter audit an opportunity for Ramatlhodi
The mining charter audit, progress of which will be announced on March 31, is a opportunity for mines minister, Ngoako Ramalthodi to show true leadership.
Platinum market may swing into deficit
There would be a 300,000 oz swing in platinum supply which could spell good
news for the platinum price, even if South African platinum companies are
struggling to benefit from it.
Why Glencore could change its mind on coal demerger
FOR confirmation thermal coal is back on the investment radar, look no further than a letter written to Glencore by Sydney-based Tribeca Investment Partners...
Promising signs of normality
The theory in the mining industry is that halfway through the second month of a no-
work, no-pay regime, the economic reality of illegal industrial action begins to bite.