SA facing “difficult choices”: Pravin Gordhan
South Africa faced difficult choices amid a slide in commodity prices and risk aversion to emerging markets, said finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
NUM to fight 700 job cuts at Dilokong
South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers is to fight plans by Dilokong Chrome Mine to cut up to 700 jobs.
South32 may bid for Anglo non-core assets
Anglo American may lodge a bid for the niobium and phosphates assets that Anglo American wants to sell.
CoAL wins water licence extension for Vele
Coal of Africa moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to restart its Vele Coal Colliery in South Africa's Limpopo province.
Goldcorp looks to expand into Africa
David Garofalo, in-coming CEO of Goldcorp, the world's largest gold company by market value, said it would consider expanding into Africa and Europe.
Diamond prices unlikely to firm in short-term
Diamond prices would not be firmer during the Chinese new year in February following a firm but unspectacular Christmas period.
CoAL $5m share purchase by Haohua “incompete”
Discussions leading to a possible $5m share subscription by Haohua Energy International in Coal of Africa were "incomplete", the coal producer said.
Kibo finalising MoU for Mbeya with Tanesco
Kibo Mining said it was finalising a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania Electric Supply Company on a power purchase agreement.
Zuma wants more blacks in the boardrooms
South Africa's private sector ought to do more to promote blacks to top leadership positions, said President Jacob Zuma.
SA gold shares take breather after gains
Shares in South African gold companies ended several days of gains as investors with long positions in gold took profits.