Govt helpless against mining’s ‘evil triplets’
Fatalities, pollution and poverty remain a feature of the South African mining scene. Despite massive advances, the risks remain and government is helpless.
Blyvoor liability not with DRDGold: Pretorius
The environmental liability for the Blyvooruitzicht mine did not lie with DRDGold, said the firm's CEO, Niel Pretorius.
Trail-blazing Sibanye says more to come
Sibanye Gold said there was more room for the share price to travel as it pledged a strong performance even if the gold price deteriorated further.
Illegal mining rampant in SA gold industry
Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye Gold, said illegal mining occurred in abandoned and operating mines. He also had some choice words for the SA government.
Strike edging platinum sector to crisis: producers
The three largest platinum producers claimed their industry faced a fresh round of restructuring and job losses if a four-week strike by AMCU continued.
Shanduka won’t leave Pan African in lurch
Pan African Resources said it did not anticipate an overnight change in its empowerment shareholder saying Cyril Ramaphosa's Shanduka was supportive.
Glyn Lewis calls time on Northam career
Northam Platinum's CEO of eight years, Glyn Lewis, will make way for former Implats executive, Paul Dunne, after deciding to accelerate his retirement plans.
AngloGold coy on 2014 dividend resumption
AngloGold Ashanti said the volatile gold price and capital calls from Kibali may yet dissuade it from resuming dividend payments at the interim stage in 2014.
Macquarie part finances new SA coal fund
The fund will focus on finding coal companies empowerment partners as South Africa strives to bridge a two billion tonne coal supply shortfall from 2018.
BHP maintains poker face on coal sales
BHP Billiton said its South African coal business had challenges but presented opportunities - comments designed to deflect speculation of their imminent sale.