Anglo to write-down $4bn to $5bn: report
Anglo American is set to announce write-downs of between $4bn and $5bn, according to the Sunday Times.
Amplats furore knocked R40bn off Anglo
Investors fled Anglo American, although according to a legal expert the suspension of its mining licences would have to be conducted through the courts first.
De Beers bullish on Angola mining prospects
De Beers said it was confident of finding a mine in Angola that would help it recoup the $250m it had spent in exploration there since returning to the country in 2005.
Cutifani keeps an open mind on Amplats
Mark Cutifani, CEO-designate of Anglo American, said he would change plans at Amplats if it was necessary and said far-reaching changes were possible at Anglo.
Amcu gears up for weekend of protest
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) said it had persuaded Amplats workers to return to work but said protests would kick off this weekend.
MPRDA amendments confound legal experts
The draft Minerals and Petroleum Resources Amendment bill included worrying levels of ministerial discretion and included unnecessary changes, legal experts say.
Albanese quits Rio amid $14bn write-down shock
The write-down of aluminium assets was expected but it was the $3bn impairment of Rio Tinto's Mozambique assets that delivered the fatal blow to Albanese.
Labour stakes raised as Amcu clears throat
Events at Harmony and Amplats have raised the temperature in labour relations at a time industry was seeking calm. And now here comes Amcu ....
Strike rumblings at Amplats Rustenburg mines
There are unconfirmed reports of strikes at Anglo American Platinum's Rustenburg sections amid calls by the NUM to resist protests as this will only hasten job losses.
Eskom defends 16% tariff increase application
The Independent Democrats-Democratic Alliance has joined the chorus of critics who say Eskom's power tariff application is excessive.