The highs and lows of Susan Shabangu
There's little doubt Susan Shabangu has been the highest profile of South Africa's mines ministers .... and that's saying something. Here's a sample showing why.
Cutifani pares hopes on Anglo recovery
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, said the group would swim upstream in the current financial year with benefits of efficiency improvements only on offer from 2015.
DRDGold mulls active shareholder role in VMR
Niel Pretorius, CEO of DRDGold, said he may consider an orderly disposal of shares in Village Main Reef or become a more active shareholder in the firm.
Silent shares worth a shout
Here are four mid- to small-cap shares that could lighten the mood in the mining sector dominated by labour troubles.
Inside AMCU’s secret mutiny
Renegade members of AMCU attempted to engineer a mutiny, a story that provides some insight into the treacherous world of organised labour.
MPRDA to be endorsed in Feb., says Shabangu
Amendments to the MPRDA would be ratified by the national assembly from February, said mines minister Susan Shabangu.
JSE may lure foreign miners, equity issues
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange may attract foreign miners seeking capital of between $100m to $250m, said Standard Bank's top miner, Rajat Kohli.
Rand slide gives twist to AMCU wage talks
The rand slide was on more long-term factors than the wage strike in the platinum sector, but will nonetheless have short-term effects, especially on wage talks.
AMCU strike off to strong, peaceful start
Skirmishes were kept to a minimum on the first day of strike across South Africa's platinum industry with low turnouts reported.
Zimbabwe gives official seal to sovereign fund
Zimbabwe officially tabled its sovereign wealth fund but an economist said the effort wouldn't have a major impact on the country's economic fortunes.