Investors call on miners to lower carbon emissions
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.
Sentula to raise R106m through rights issue
Earth-moving and exploration drilling company, Sentula, is to tap shareholders for R106m in funds through a rights issue.
Iron ore producers hanging on by fingernails
The iron ore collapse has pushed producers to the brink of survival, said Sam Walsh, CEO of Rio Tinto.
PIC lifts stake in Lonmin to 29.99%
South Africa's state-owned Public Investment Corporation had increased its stake in Lonmin to 29.99% following a rights offer and placement in which $400m was raised for the platinum producer.
Gordhan “ready for challenge” of finances
Pravin Gordhan was "ready for the challenge" of running SA's finances after a chaotic week in which the leadership of the finance ministry changed hands twice.
O’Flaherty resigns CEO position at AMSA
Paul O'Flaherty is to resign as CEO of ArcelorMittal South Africa effective February 12, the steelmaker said citing "personal reasons" for the departure.
SA govt asks for explanation from Anglo
South Africa's mines ministry asked Anglo American to explain the impact of its restructuring plans on jobs and how the layoffs could be avoided.
Anglo credit rating under threat: Moody’s
Anglo American's restructuring plans may not be enough to save its investment grade rating, according to credit rating agency, Moody's.
Commodity rout worse than forecast: Mackenzie
Andrew Mackenzie, CEO of BHP Billiton, said the commodity rout was worse than expected but it was wrong to blame conditions entirely on slowing China growth.
Nene firing slammed by analysts, opposition
Analysts and opposition parties slammed Jacob Zuma's firing of finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene and replace him with the unknown Desmond van Rooyen.