What is the future for SA mines?

SA govt swings left, new mines head

by Allan Seccombe | | 7 comments

New South African president Jacob Zuma rewards unionists and the Communist Party with cabinet posts for their support in his struggle for power. He makes big changes to the mines and energy portfolio. Read ›

Surprise! The Gold Fields takeover rumour is back

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It's little surprise that the old Gold Fields takeover rumour has resurfaced given that a number of factors have come together, causing a fresh burst of speculation that the company could be a target. Read ›

Mining Charter minefield

by Allan Seccombe | | comment here

Will market conditions force parties reviewing the Mining Charter to adopt a more pragmatic approach after a slump in commodity prices left many empowerment deals struck in the past five years under w Read ›

SA mine deaths poised for big drop

by Allan Seccombe | | comment here

A tougher line by the government and the approach by a new generation of CEOs have contributed to what is shaping up to be a significant drop in South African mining deaths this year. Read ›

Xstrata's declaration is deeply worrying

by Allan Seccombe | | comment here

Xstrata's force majeure declaration triggered by South Africa's power crisis should sound bells for more than just the steel industry. It gives an insight into how bad things are in the country. Read ›