Shabangu argues back over safety closures
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has defended her department’s tough action on
mine safety, saying the increase in Section 54 directives issued has had "the
desired results'.
Knives out for Zimbabwe’s indigenisation board
A Zimbabwean empowerment lobby group has demanded the ouster of executive board members of the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board.
Zimbabwe orders miners to bank locally – paper
Zimbabwe has ordered foreign mining firms to deposit their export earnings with local banks, reports state media.
Carroll’s figures outperform Anglo
in 2011, Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll saw her own financial fortunes
rise considerably; she took home a 38% salary increase and received a
sizeable hike in shares.
Watchdog approves Glencore’s Optimum deal
SA's competition authorities has conditionally approved Glencore's takeover of Optimum Coal in a deal that values the company at close to $1.3bn.
More to follow Northam’s lead over stoppages
The courts will increasingly act as arbiters for disputes over safety-related
mine closures, as more mining firms are expected to seek legal recourse
against Section 54 stoppages.
More to follow Northam’s lead over stoppages
The courts will increasingly act as arbiters for disputes over safety-related
mine closures, as more mining firms are expected to seek legal recourse
against Section 54 stoppages.
Zimbabwe’s Saviour an enigma
Saviour Kasukuwere, the Zimbabwean government minister who has become
the bane of foreign-owned businesses, is different things for different people.
Exxaro looks to mineral sands for 2012 boost
A major part of Exxaro Resources’ future is now captured in its mineral sands
output; a business it nearly closed just over a year ago.
Resource rent proposal deters foreign funds
A proposal to install a resource rent tax and make the state owned mining company
more prominent in industry affairs is driving foreign funds from South Africa's
shores.