Zimplats workers strike over power bills
WORKERS at Zimplats have gone on strike to force the company to pay for their personal electricity bills, partially hitting production.
Implats says 5,000 workers on strike
Impala Platinum says 5,000 workers at its Rustenburg operations have downed tools over wages, but a court order has declared the strike involving drill operators illegal.
High hopes for R17bn Swaziland rail
There's a lot of excitement about the first new freight railway line to be built by SA in
about a quarter of a century; Transnet SOC and SwaziRail's R17bn Lothair project.
Trans Hex ‘tying loose ends’ in Namaqua deal
Trans Hex says it is still finalising certain aspects of its proposed takeover of De Beers' Namaqualand Mines.
Universal considers approaches from third parties
Universal Coal says it is reviewing the appointment of advisors, following informal approaches from third parties for its coking coal projects in South Africa.
Mali seeks bigger share in mines, lower taxes
Mali is seeking to raise the state share in mining projects to 25% from 20% in a proposed revision to the West African gold producer's mining law, says an official.
African Iron directors accept Exxaro offer
African Iron's directors have formally accepted Exxaro's takeover offer, says the company.
Anglo, Codelco trade more blows over Sur
Codelco has described the deal between Anglo American and Japan’s Mitsubishi over
Anglo American Sur as "illegal,' following the release of the sales contract.
ArcelorMittal SA primed for promotion
Arcelormittal SA has a more-than-even chance of re-admittance to the JSE/FTSE
Africa Index Top 40 when the stock exchange’s worthies pour over re-weightings.
Glencore sees first executive exit post-IPO
Glencore is set to lose one of its most senior executives, the first exit since its high-profile public offering last year, as part of a reorganisation of its upper echelons.