Why Fed wants banks to quit commodity trading
Commodities trader Bevan Jones gives perspective on why the Federal Reserve wants banks to exit the sometimes opaque world of commodity trading.
CoM, unions play ‘chess with knives’
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union has to adapt to its role in one of the most cynical clubs in South Africa's mining sector" collective bargaining.
CoM ups ante against intractable AMCU
Having failed to have AMCU sign the framework agreement, the chamber has now turned to legal means to have the intractable union come in from the cold.
Kumba an opportunity for new look Anglo
Kumba Iron Ore revealed lower than expected sustainable production at its flagship Sishen mine, but the business is still fundamentally in good shape.
Bristow mantra born of last gold slump
Mark Bristow was running Randgold Resources the last time the gold price fell off a cliff which is why risk, conservatism, and returns dominate his outlook.
Mine deal will bring impetus to wage talks
Gold wage talks due to formally kick off on July 11 will receive a major boost if all unions agree to the framework agreement for stability on South Africa's mines.
AMCU gives miners grounds for hope
Decisions to delay a strike at Lonmin and join gold central bargaining are about as positive a signal AMCU has given the South African mining industry so far.
Folly for AMCU to spurn Govt. peace pact
It doesn't make sense for AMCU to snub the government's proposed blue print on mine peace and stability as the union needs to move into a new phase of existence.
Motlanthe leads rare chance for AMCU entente
Kgalema Motlanthe, South African deputy president, has a golden opportunity to turn labour strife to entente in a summit meeting with AMCU on Friday.
Labour crisis edges SA to state of emergency
Labour minister Mildred Oliphant recommended peace-keeping forces occupy mines as the ANC sees labour crisis as a political threat requiring paramilitary intervention.