BHP demerger wins 98% shareholder support
Shareholders easily passed the resolution that creates South32, an event that BHP chairman, Jac Nasser, described as 'neutral' in terms of market timing.
SA mining can double its contribution: Baxter
Newly appointed CEO of the Chamber of Mines, Roger Baxter, talks his vision for South African mining which he believes is far from a sunset industry.
Anglo may opt for scrip dividend
Anglo American is thought to be considering an interim dividend payment which could save it $1bn in much needed cash.
Exxaro blames 24% fall on volatile market
Exxaro Resources has seen its share decline 24% this month, a somewhat surprising show of weakness considering its year-end figures.
TFR’s Gama to cover for ‘seconded’ Molefe
Siyabonga Gama, Transnet Freight Rail boss, is made acting CEO of Transnet while incumbent, Brian Molefe, works in "secondment" at Eskom.
Mwana makes progress on nickel, gold costs
Mwana Africa said it had reined-in costs at its gold and nickel operations in Zimbabwe amid persistently difficult revenue conditions.
SA parliament mum on MPRDA limbo
A third of the year has passed and yet the Mineral Resources & Petroleum Development Amendment bill has yet to be revisited by anyone in parliament.
Africa’s mining codes too fluid for comfort
Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources, said the continent's mining codes often overlooked lessons from history.
NEMA to give firms impetus, say attorneys
The mining charter audit showed miners also failed sustainability targets, but attorneys think that the newly promulgated NEMA can help the sector.
NUM weighs mass action against charter ‘travesty’
The National Union of Mineworkers said it may protest against the declaratory order judging certain outcomes of the mining charter.