Industry does not like workers: Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general of the ANC, thew his weight behind the National Union of Mineworkers and said the mining sector didn't like workers.
Noose to tighten on scrap, iron ore exports
Government hopes to give teeth to its draft policy in which iron ore, steel and scrap metal exports are being targeted as detrimental to domestic economic growth.
Cutifani to put Anglo under microscope
Mark Cutifani would spend the first four months as CEO of Anglo American assessing asset mix and competitiveness, according to an internal company interview.
Graft contagion besets Zimbabwe mining sector
Zimbabwe remains stricken by allegations of corruption in its mining sector with the EU the latest to heighten the pressure on its government-owned mining company.
Ruinous BHP contract drove Eskom hikes
Volatility in the price of aluminium destabilised Eskom's finances after 2006 and was the real reason for its 2010 tariff hikes, not the coal price as stated by Eskom.
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.