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.
Shabangu seeks common enemy to unify NUM
Mines minister Susan Shabangu aimed at uniting the flagging NUM last week, but in locating a common enemy has fanned the flames of social discontent.
Amcu as force for violence is a misconception
The mining industry has to develop a clearer view of Amcu as a means of accepting the union and moving on with labour relations.
Barrick may follow Gold Fields in ‘less is more’
Barrick Gold may follow Gold Fields in a less is more approach to gold mining, but is there a market for the non-core assets the juniors don't want?
Unions taking SA gold sector in downward spiral
The South African gold sector will soon start negotiating wages with employees which, when granted, will be the third salary increase in 12 months.