NUM suspends leader amid reports of growing infighting
SOUTH Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers suspended William Mabapa, its general secretary, amid reports of growing infighting within the organisation, said Bloomberg News on...
Glencore’s M&A push could signal the end to generous cash returns
GROWTH was "back on the table" for the world's mining diversified sector which could signal the end of outsized capital returns, said Bank of...
What’s behind mining’s talent problem?
MINING has got an enduring image problem. No matter the reams of glossy sustainability reports it generates every year, mining remains firmly unloved –...
Anglo doesn’t expect metals demand to revive until 2024
MINERALS and metals demand would remain subdued for the remainder of the year as the drive to decarbonisation was taking longer than expected, said...
Kumba may reduce life of mines if Transnet fails to restore...
THE decline in rail capacity on Transnet's iron ore line risked mine life extension projects, said Kumba Iron Ore CEO, Mpumi Zikalala.
In 2021, Kumba...
Base Resources says Toliara progress stalled ahead of Madagascar elections
TITANIUM feedstock miner Base Resources said it didn't expect to register progress on the development of its Toliara project in Madagascar until the African...
Two big questions for Anglo American that won’t go away
ANGLO American is heading for its poorest showing in years when it posts interim numbers tomorrow (July 27). Deutsche Bank, for one, expects "sluggish"...
Egypt to take 15% net profit share in new mining concessions
EGYPT today set down the terms of a new mineral exploitation regime in which it will issue 30-year exploration licences to miners on condition...
Richards Bay terminal operator resumes after Transnet Ports lifts work stop
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced over the weekend the resumption of a terminal operator at Richards Bay port.
The unnamed operator had been suspended earlier...
Transnet warns of truck congestion at Richards Bay after operator suspended
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) said today a terminal operator at its Richards Bay facility had been shut down leading to congestion of truck deliveries.
The...