SA parliament approves MPRDA amendments
Amendments to SA's centre-piece mining legislation, feared for the discretionary powers it confers on government, has successfully travelled through parliament.
Glencore would kick tyres at Total Coal SA
Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Glencore Xstrata, said the group would look at possible assets, but he stepped back from speculation BHP was selling its SA coal mines.
Africa must grasp $170bn/yr mines outlay
The propeller heads at McKinsey&Co think Africa could bring 540 million people out of poverty by responding properly to $170bn a year in mining investment.
Gordhan postpones carbon tax to 2016
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan said the carbon tax had been postponed to 2016, delaying its implementation a year in order to allow for refinements.
Mwana boots isolated Wellesley-Wood
Leadership and corporate structure issues led to the resignation of Mark Wellesley-Wood from Mwana Africa after only five months in the job.
Crucial details hamper amendment bill
The mining industry says it almost reached common ground with the government on amendments to the MPRDA, but crucial details continue to stand in its way.
The highs and lows of Susan Shabangu
There's little doubt Susan Shabangu has been the highest profile of South Africa's mines ministers .... and that's saying something. Here's a sample showing why.
Cutifani pares hopes on Anglo recovery
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, said the group would swim upstream in the current financial year with benefits of efficiency improvements only on offer from 2015.
DRDGold mulls active shareholder role in VMR
Niel Pretorius, CEO of DRDGold, said he may consider an orderly disposal of shares in Village Main Reef or become a more active shareholder in the firm.
Silent shares worth a shout
Here are four mid- to small-cap shares that could lighten the mood in the mining sector dominated by labour troubles.