Malema’s demise will change mining debate
The nationalisation debate will probably head into a new direction when the dust settles over the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League President Julius Malema.
Shabangu to give charter verdict soon
Mines minister Susan Shabangu will soon give her assessment of industry progress in reaching the objectives of the Mining Charter.
Nationalisation not a cure-all for SA’s ills
Cosatu has cleared the air about its stance on nationalisation considerably by giving its full support to the views of the National Union of Mineworkers.
Transnet won’t be carved up, says CEO
Stripping Transnet of its rail infrastructure assets will be "disastrous', while the notion was sending the wrong message to bondholders, says CEO Brian Molefe.
Glencore sees opportunities in volatility
Commodities trader Glencore has posted a 50% rise in first-half profit and says it sees potential opportunities emerging from the current market turbulence.
Shabangu condems Hawks raid
Mining Minister Susan Shabangu has described the raid on her department and the State Law Advisers' offices by the Hawks last month as "highly irregular".
ANC plans to dig deep on mine overhaul study
The ANC plans to complete by the end of the year a study on how to use its vast mineral wealth to fight widespread poverty.
Mines BEE target met, says Chamber
The Chamber of Mines says black ownership among its members averages 28% and already exceeds state-mandated targets.
State reviews penalties on mining charter
Government is reviewing its mining law to strengthen the penalty provisions for non-compliance of the mining charter, says an official.
Dividend bonanza for BHP backers
BHP Billiton has appeased shareholders who are looking for a slice of the diversified miner’s record cash flows, rebasing its final dividend by 22%, paying out 55 US cents per share.