Paladin shares hit as seeks debt reduction
Shares in Sydney-listed Paladin Energy fell the most in 13 years as it sought to shore up its heavily indebted balance sheet.
Absence of Q4 strikes shows SA potential
The absence of major strike activity in the fourth quarter saw the South African economy grow 3.8%, according to the statistic office.
Trans Hex to post 73% lower earnings
The termination of an agreement with joint venture contractors and strike activity hit Trans Hex badly in its 2014 financial year with net profit falling about 73%.
Base to start $305m titanium Kenya mine
Australian listed mining firm, Base Resources, said it would begin exporting minerals from its $305m titanium prospect in Kenya before the end of the year.
SA parliament to open nuclear energy to debate
South Africa's parliament is to hold public hearings into government plans to build 9,600MW in nuclear energy which may see it clash with the energy department.
EFF to launch targeted campaign of shutdowns
The Economic Freedom Fighters said it would launch a campaign of targeted shutdowns if certain institutions failed to meet its 30-day ultimatum.
AMCU calls two-day strike at Amplats
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union has called strike action at the mines of Anglo American Platinum in protest against its restructuring plans.
Keaton settles DRA dispute
Keaton Energy said it had ended a dispute with DRA, an engineering firm, regarding work completed on the coal plant at the Vanggatfontein colliery.
AHI says strike poses a national threat
The Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut said that the 20-week platinum strike posed a national threat to national security and the economy.
Investec facing R1.3bn R&E investor claim
Investec is facing a R1.3bn claim from shareholders in Randgold & Exploration who want the South African bank to pay them for their shares in the mining firm.