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Weakened NUM would prefer not to strike

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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

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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

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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

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* Article adjusted to acknowledge that South32's bid for Metropolitan was for metallurgical coal, not thermal coal which is the focus of environmental concern. ONE...

Mining codes may be changed

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Eskom after Maroga, Godsell

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Enormous challenges await the new bosses of Eskom, writes Jan de Lange.