Off The Wires

Transnet raises R5bn in UK-registered bond

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Transnet, the South African transport utility, has raised R5bn through a London Stock Exchange-registered bond with the proceeds destined for the firm's R305bn expansion plans.

MPRDA changes need ‘further refinement’

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Changes to SA's minerals law would not take place until next year as they required refinement, said Faith Bikani, chairperson of the minerals portfolio committee.

BSGR asked to clarify payments

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BSGR, the company owned by Beny Steinmetz, has been asked by Guinea to clarify payments and gifts it made to its officials.

Kumba must get act together: Cutifani

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Kumba Iron Ore would have to improve its performance in order for majority shareholder, Anglo American, to achieve $14bn in net debt next year.

SA platinum producers ready for strike

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South Africa's platinum industry would prefer strike action than bow to double digit pay increases, analysts said.

Anglo hires fund manager amid review

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Anglo American hired Jim Rutherford, a fund manager for Capital Group for 16 years to its board amid a strategic review.

ContiCoal appoints board to study funding

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Continental Coal has appointed a special board committee to review several offers to refinance its $15m in convertible debentures.

Glencore, Vedanta to share Zambia power

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GlencoreXstrata and Vedanta had agreed to pay more for power in Zambia, said the country's mines minister, Christopher Yaluma.

Anglo completes Amapa transaction

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Anglo American said it had completed the sale of its Amapa iron ore mine to Zamin Ferrous for an initial total cash consideration of $134m.

Strike kicks off at Northam’s Zondereinde

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The National Union of Mineworkers began a strike at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde division over pay, the union said last night.