SA’s state firms may get China funds boost
Other state-owned enterprises could benefit from funding provided by China following a loan agreement between Transnet and the China Development Bank.
MIGDETT still working despite strikes, politics
MIGDETT, a forum consisting of government, industry and unions, was functioning despite remarks by politicians and worker protests that have weakened the industry.
Transnet turns to China amid credit, growth fears
South African state-owned freight company, Transnet, is to enlist the hefty balance sheet of the Chinese government after the two countries sign a deal on cooperation.
Logic of iron ore diversification grows for Exxaro
Finding and mining new sources of coal in South Africa is not an easy business which is why Exxaro is pressing ahead with its iron ore prospects.
NUM rejects Exxaro offer, interdict looms
In an effort to bring a two-week strike at its coal mines to a close, Exxaro said it would pay workers 2% of their first quarter salaries - an offer repelled by the NUM.
NUM, Amcu raise stakes in bargaining dispute
The National Union of Mineworkers said it would not accept individual company wage negotiations preferring centralised bargaining - a position opposed by Amcu.
Polluters to be criminally charged: report
Mining companies operating in South Africa's Gauteng province could face criminal charges if they were found to have polluted ground water, according to a report.
Mantashe critical of ‘weak, disorganised’ Cosatu
Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general of Cosatu, said the organisation was on a 'slippery slope' amid claims it had allowed rowdiness to creep into collective bargaining.
Africa exploration losing lustre as corruption rife
It makes for sober reading: The Fraser Institutes Policy Potential Index finds that exploration in Africa is less appealing than in the past while corruption is rife.
Xstrata’s Davis may start mining fund
Mick Davis may join forces with his CFO at Xstrata in establishing a mining fund buying assets deemed non-core to the diversified mining houses, it was reported.