Zuma gives reasons for referring mines bill
President Jacob Zuma said proposed amendments to minerals legislation could have contravened international trade agreements.
Transnet unveils R9.65bn Saldanha uplift
Transnet National Port Authority said it was opportune to invest in Saldanha Bay in order to capture business related to offshore oil and gas developments.
Zimplats to close Esop by March
Zimplats said it would transfer 10% of its shares to an employee ownership trust by March in terms of Zimbabwe's indigenisation demands.
ANC to blame for Eskom power crisis
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, said the ANC was to blame for the Eskom power crisis, not apartheid as contended.
Eskom not running out of cash: Molefe
South African power utility, Eskom, was not running out of cash but it had to be prudent on expenditure including the R2bn it spent a month on diesel.
Ramatlhodi seeks splitting of MPRDA
South African mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said agreed amendments relating to mining in the MPRDA would be untouched.
Top miners not appointing female directors
The world's top 100 mining companies are failing to appoint female directors despite evidence showing gender equality produces better returns.
SA govt to raise $870m for Eskom
The South African government could provide Eskom with $870m in funding by June but the National Treasury is not yet sharing the details.
Namibia restarts gem talks with De Beers
Namibia said it had resumed discussion with Anglo American diamond business, De Beers, on a new marketing contract for the southern Africa country.
SA platinum output still under pressure
South Africa's platinum production has not recovered to the levels before the five month strike last year.


















