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Ngubane departure presages latest musical chairs at Eskom

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BEN Ngubane has resigned as chairman of Eskom, said BusinessLive citing an announcement by Public Enterprises minister, Lynne Brown on Monday evening. Ngubane's departure from...

BHP donates $400,000 to fight Ebola

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BHP Billiton has donated $400,000 to the Pooled World Health Organisations Ebola Response fund to fight the Ebola virus outbreak.

Corruption is SA’s national sport: Phiri

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Steve Phiri, CEO of Royal Bafokeng Platinum, said corruption had become a national sport in South Africa and was holding back investment in its mining sector.

Zimbabwe miners can’t afford pay increases

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Mining companies in Zimbabwe could not afford wage increases in 2016 and some had agreed with employees to cut salaries in order to stay afloat.

Value of mining deals higher in 2014 vs 2013

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There was an increase in the value of merger and acquisition transactions in the global mining sector in 2014 compared to 2013, said Grant Thornton.

Investors call on miners to lower carbon emissions

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Investors has called on Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto to demonstrate they are working to lessen the impact their businesses have on climate change.

IDC not planning disposal of listed assets

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The Industrial Development Corporation was not considering selling any assets as this would send it "cap in hand" to the National Treasury to cover borrowings.

Brown calls for patience with Eskom

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Public Enterprises minister, Lynne Brown, urged South Africa to show patience with Eskom which was faced with the task of fixing itself.

Outlook for Egypt improving: Centamin

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The investment outlook for Egypt was improving said Centamin the share price of which has been battered by revolution in the country.

Ivanhoe waiting on DRC proposal response

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Robert Friedland, executive chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, said he was waiting on a response from the DRC government regarding a proposal to sell it 15% in Kamoa.