Weakened NUM would prefer not to strike
The National Union of Mineworkers would prefer not to strike, despite issuing an ultimatum, as calling on members will show it is now a weak organisation.
Anglo may be lining up Kumba for sale
The growing view about Anglo American is that it will sell its iron ore assets, including Kumba Resources, the Johannesburg-listed subsidiary.
AMCU, Eskom & the market lead opinion rankings
Opinions about the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union and Eskom's coal troubles attracted the most interest from Miningmx readers in 2015.
South32’s ‘smile and wave’ moment a fresh blow to SA
* Article adjusted to acknowledge that South32's bid for Metropolitan was for metallurgical coal, not thermal coal which is the focus of environmental concern.
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Mining codes may be changed
David McKay looks at changes to the controversial empowerment guidelines in the mining industry and how the liquidation of Pamodzi could have been avoided.
Getting nervous over Glencore
Analysts are finding it odd that Glencore, which earns a good deal of its profits from trading, would want an asset where it can't actually trade the coal.
Fever for iron ore intensifies
Exxaro's play for African Iron comes as large investments are made globally, particularly in Australia, to develop iron ore and coal mines.
Tanzania good as gold, despite tax panic
Market reaction to a purported super profit or windfall tax in Tanzania seems premature, with the country likely to keep in step with its reputation as a reliable district.
Risky uranium too rich a bet, even for Sibanye-Stillwater
URANIUM is not a mineral Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman wants to take on again, not single-handedly at least; not even given its recent price...
