PwC flags SA miner payout resolve
Auditing firm, PwC, asked whether dividend payouts could be sustained by South African mining firms could be sustained in the current year.
Zwane picked to stick to ANC script
Mosebenzi Zwane is more likely to stick to the ANC script than his predecessor in the mines ministry, Ngoako Ramalthodi who was censured for improvising.
Glut of cheap debt giving miners heartburn
A glut of cheap debt that was made available the world financial crisis is hurting mining firms who gorged on it, analysts say.
Glencore seeks to calm share helter-skelter
Glencore was unaware of any reasons why its stock soared in Hong Kong amid speculation that the $20bn company was partial to a takeover.
Glencore savaged as shorts prey on debt fears
Glencore led the way in a dire day's trade for mining stocks with fears about the cost of servicing debt high on the agenda of investors and speculators.
Sibanye’s Froneman not tempted by Lonmin
Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye Gold, said buying Lonmin would be similar in opting for Harmony Gold as both would command premiums and both carry debt.
Zuma springs surprise with new mines minister
In a surprise move, Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane has been appointed South Africa's new mines minister.
Zuma playing chess in Ramatlhodi shift
One theory is that South African president Jacob Zuma needs Ngoako Ramatlhodi to shore up his power base in the Limpopo province hence his cabinet reshuffle.
AMCU, NUM relations better since 2013 pact
The 2013 Framework Agreement brokered by former deputy president, Kgalema Motlanthe had improved unions relations, according to the SA government.
Glasenberg sceptical of market doomsayers
Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Glencore, is doubtful metal prices can weaken much further for long as basic market fundamentals will apply themselves.