Top five Miningmx articles in 2013
The state of the mining market and advice to sit out the storm topped the most popular articles published on Miningmx during 2013.
Sable looks to shares to fund diversification
James Allan, CEO of Sable Platinum, concedes he called the market wrong, but says diversification is the right thing to do for shareholders.
Cutifani warns of ‘heavy-going’ in 2014
Anglo American's Mark Cutifani said lower output at key assets meant a tough 2014, but an asset review was complete with $1.3bn in cash flow uplift identified.
Cutifani to defer on fireworks in Dec 12 update
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, will keep an investor update focused on organisational changes rather than big ticket restructuring plans, analysts said.
Deloitte detects Govt, industry rapprochement
The South African government and the mining industry would discover a meeting of minds, said auditor and consulting firm Deloitte.
M&A activity to rebound in 2014: CIBC
Transaction activity could improve in 2014 owing to price stability, base metal demand in China, and pockets of capital seeking bargains, said CIBC World Markets.
Exxaro Mayoko deal “at mercy of politicians”
Exxaro Resources must wait for the Republic of Congo's parliament before it can clinch an important mining convention for its Mayoko-Lekoumou iron ore prospect.
Mines safety bill lifts CEO, financial risk
Proposed amendments to the Mines Health & Safety Act are raising the hackles with the mines minister getting discretional powers that raise the risks for miners.
Medupi weighs as Eskom triggers emergency
Eskom said industrial users would be asked to cut consumption 10%, a turn of events that throws into relief the delay in commissioning of its Medupi installation.
Glasenberg bats away SA risk, Anglo bid
Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of GlencoreXstrata, said South African political risk was "not that bad" and implied speculation it would bid for Anglo was wrong-headed.