Transnet takes loco capital spend to R46bn
Transnet raised R12bn from a club of South African banks and investors as part of its 1,064-strong locomotive capital programme.
The Yin and Yang of third worst El Nino
Third worst ever El Nino weather system to hit South Africa's shores will affect the country's miners who shouldn't expect a water licence to guarantee of supply.
SA jeopardises third China mining deal
South Africa's mineral resources shadow minister, James Lorimer, said the government was at risk of frustrating a third Chinese investment in mining.
Finger of blame for market crisis falls on CEOs
Investors said the current problems in the metals market were almost exclusively down to ill-judged capital allocation by poorly regulated executives.
Platinum mines may run short of water in 2016
Consulting engineering company, SRK, raised the risk that South Africa's platinum firms may start to run short of water next year if the country's drought persisted.
Glencore $25bn debt target draws cautious praise
Analysts welcomed Glencore's target of $25bn in net debt by year-end, but they said progress had to be underpinned by sustained operational cash flows.
Mining leaders worry Phakisa is just talk
South African mining leaders are concerned the government's latest intervention, Operation Phakisa, will add more verbiage to the garbage heap.
SA mining boards meet charter targets: PwC
PwC said that South Africa's mining sector had met its employment equity targets at board level in terms of the mining charter ... but only just.
SA miners flat-footed on mine closures
South Africa's mining industry has been able to adapt in all areas except in the issue of mine closure certificates, experts said.
Transnet to double in R380bn capital spend plan
South Africa's state-owned transport and logistics company, Transnet, would take total expansionary spend to half a trillion rands in ten years' time.