Ipsa’s Earl calls it quits
Peter Earl, CEO of Ipsa, is stepping down from executive duties at the company after helping found the company six years ago.
Dismay at platinum sector pressure
The rollercoaster performance of South Africa's platinum stocks may reflect the view towards equities in general but the platinum market suggests evidence of a growing deficit.
Union starts arbitration with Eskom
Solidarity says it will on Wednesday hold a first dispute meeting at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration in a bid to settle the drawn-out wage dispute with Eskom.
Zimbabwe turns up the heat on Zimplats
The Zimbabwe government has threatened to cancel Zimplats mining licence in the latest bout of "sabre rattling" over the country's indigenisation requirements for mining companies.
Glencore ups stake in Optimum further
Glencore further edges up its stake in Optimum Coal Holdings snapping up another percent in the coal producer, South Africa's sixth largest.
Anglo Plat averts strike, lost output
Anglo Platinum says its production targets are safe from strike action after the company signed 8% to 10% wage deals with unions.
Froneman nets R11m in ‘retention fee’
Gold One CEO, Neal Froneman, also praises shareholders for recognising the value of the firm's combination with the Chinese.
Zimplats wrangle descends into farce
Zimbabwe's empowerment minister strikes an isolated figure as the ability to impose indigenisation is questioned by the country's own ministers.
Blackthorn keen on Glencore JVs
Blackthorn Resources, an Australian company operating in Africa, said it would sign up for more joint ventures with Glencore in the African zinc industry.
SA gold reserves increase 13% to $7.3bn
The 13% increase in the spot price of gold contributed to a surge in South African foreign reserves in August, the Reserve Bank said in a statement.