New Eskom board to assess overhaul of firm’s capital structure
ESKOM'S newly appointed board put the onus for the company's sustainability firmly in the lap of the South African government saying the organisation's capital...
Pace of change in world’s mining sector likely to accelerate
THE pace of change in the global mining and metals space has accelerated. We used to talk about trends whereas now it’s about volatility....
Northam gives mind to reopening Eland as rhodium soars
NORTHAM Platinum said it was "well advanced" in developing its mine plan for Eland Platinum, the purchase of which from Glencore was made unconditional...
Panaf revealed as mystery bidder for stricken ASA Resource Group
PAN African Resources (Panaf), a JSE-listed gold producer, has emerged as the company interested in buying the assets of Zimbabwe's ASA Resource Group, a...
Petra knocked on fears rand, blocked exports will crimp profit
PETRA Diamonds adjusted full year production guidance by up to 300,000 carats (ct), a development that is likely to crimp much-needed cash flow given...
Repairing weak leadership crucial in saving SA’s mining sector
IN a New Year’s message, Chamber of Mines CEO, Roger Baxter, said the Chamber had made progress in the battle against corruption and unethical...
Anglo to sell New Largo to Seriti-led consortium for R850m
ANGLO American confirmed it had sold New Largo, a thermal coal project in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, to Seriti Resources, a consortium, which will...
RBCT seeks new export record in 2018 as Asia mops up...
THE Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) exported a record 76.47 million tons (Mt) of coal during 2017 beating the previous record of 75.38Mt exported...
Noose tightens on Zwane as Hawks seek corruption evidence
SOUTH Africa's special investigations unit, the Hawks, have raided the offices of Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, and the provincial department of agriculture as...
Ramaphosa election a “significant rerating event” for Anglo
THE election of Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the African National Congress, which positions him to become national president, would help narrow the discount...