JPMorgan bankers join ranks of private equity
Former JPMorgan Chase bankers Michael Scherb and Verne Grinstead raised $375m for their private equity company and want to complete a deal in Africa.
Zuma urges shake up of energy sector
South African president Jacob Zuma said the country's energy sector was due a radical shakeup to accommodate nuclear and "game-changing" shale gas.
Zwane hails end of ASA sit-in
South African mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, hailed the successful conclusion to an underground sit-in by 200 miners at the property of ASA Metals.
Gold Fields to derisk South Deep
Gold Fields is considering two alternative mining methods that would derisk its South Deep project.
Lawyer calls for ‘industry-wide’ settlement
Richard Meeran, an attorney for Leigh Day, said the mining sector ought to come up with an industry-wide settlement for silicosis sufferers.
AMCU leaders to huddle as pressure rises
Leaders of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union will consult today on "the way forward" as members head for their second month without salaries.
Zuma to rescue Lesotho peace deal
South African president Jacob Zuma will attempt to recuse the peace deal he brokered in Lesotho.
BHP to protect balance sheet after downgrade
BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining group, said it was committed to maintaining its strong balance sheet "through the cycle".
Baxter appointed CEO of Chamber of Mines
Roger Baxter has been appointed CEO of the Chamber of Mines effective May first following the early retirement of Bheki Sibiya.
Blackthorn’s Perkoa due to ship first ore
First zinc ore from the Perkoa project, owned by Australia's Blackthorn Resources in joint venture with Glencore, was due to leave the port in Cote d'ivoire by year-end.