NUM claims revisions can help wage deal
The National Union of Mineworkers said revisions to its wage demands should be accepted by Northam Platinum with the sides set to meet again on January 13.
Wits Gold delivered on a plate to Sibanye
At the end of the day, Wits Gold just ran out of cash and avenues to raise more effectively presenting itself on a plate to Sibanye Gold.
Northam seeks out NUM as losses at R500m
Northam Platinum goes into 2014 seeking an urgent meeting with the NUM as it attempts to restore production at its strike-hit Zondereinde mine.
Kumba ruling may blunt Govt’s legal appetite
The Constitutional Court's ruling on the Sishen Iron Ore Company debacle may make the South African government less likely to fight costly legal battles.
Friedland raises industry ire over wages claim
Robert Friedland has raised the temperature over salaries in the platinum industry where relations on the topic are fragile at best.
Eskom always likely to face challenges: Dames
Brian Dames, outgoing CEO of Eskom, said the context in which the power utility operates means the group would always face stiff challenges.
Top five Miningmx articles in 2013
The state of the mining market and advice to sit out the storm topped the most popular articles published on Miningmx during 2013.
Sable looks to shares to fund diversification
James Allan, CEO of Sable Platinum, concedes he called the market wrong, but says diversification is the right thing to do for shareholders.
PGM price surge in 2014/15 to lift fringe stocks
A significant escalation in the basket price of platinum group metals is being forecast which could be good news for SA's forgotten platinum stocks.
Fleming to reinvest funds in Sibanye Gold
Adam Fleming, chairman of Wits Gold, said Sibanye Gold's Neal Froneman had the "energy and power" to bring about the "ultimate consolidation" of the SA gold industry.