CoM confident AMCU won’t derail peace train
The Chamber of Mines said the union would sign a framework agreement identified as a crucial meeting of minds ahead of potentially stormy wage negotiations.
UK gold explorers crying into their teacups
It's no fun being a gold exploration firm seeking capital at a time when the market is fleeing from anything connected with the yellow metal.
Can Giyani Gold prosper where many failed?
Gold exploration firms tend to struggle in South Africa. So it's with interest that the JSE welcomes Giyani Gold.
Pan African starts BTRP, sweats on Evander
The low cost Barberton Tailings Retreatment Project was commissioned by Pan African Gold, but it will be sweating on the gold price after the R1.5bn Evander deal.
Long climb to success for Anglo’s Cutifani
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, faces headwinds as he attempts to drag the UK group back into contention as one of the world's best diversified mining firms.
Davis leads line as private equity mulls mining
Mick Davis' new business - X2 - is one of several private equity ventures hoping to buy unloved assets in the much-battered mining sector.
Transnet R307bn plan safe despite market gloom
Transnet said it remained confident of raising offshore finance for its ambitious market demand strategy notwithstanding the global economic gloom.
SA gold sector being remodelled: Holland
Nick Holland, CEO of Gold Fields, believes that the South African gold industry is in the process of forming smaller mines with lower stated reserves and resources.
SA gold firms ‘close to the wire’
Even without factoring in the effects of wage increases, the South African gold industry was teetering on the edge and would be burning cash after capital spend.
Motlanthe hails spirit of union camaraderie
Deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe said there was a spirit of camaraderie among rival unions at a recent summit meeting aimed at installing mine peace and stability.