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.
Wage talks are mission critical for South Deep
Gold Fields needs its South Deep mine to start ramping up successfully which makes wage talks from end-May something of a crucible moment for the group.
Amplats climb down bad news for everyone
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has capitulated amid government pressure, a development that spells bad news for the company, the sector, and the economy.
Where & how will Mick Davis start afresh
It's in the realms of high speculation but in the interests of a little bit of fun, here's
some possible investments Mick Davis could make as he seeks new opportunities.
Ramaphosa can’t stop exodus from the NUM
The turnout at NUM's Workers Day rally earlier this month spoke louder than the
impassioned defence given to the stalwart union by its founder, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Amplats must not relent on restructuring plans
Anglo American Platinum would deal its peers a grievous blow were it to relent on
its restructuring plans now.
SA platinum shares flail against price tide
Good, bad and neutral news from South African platinum shares today make the
market is jittery. In the end, however, it's the platinum price that matters.
Hand of Cutifani in early Anglo conservatism
The decision not to investment in Mozambique, and even the move to prolong
discussions on the Amplats restructuring suggest typical Mark Cutifani conservatism.
Tarkwa strike reveals risk in leaner Gold Fields
Gold Fields may have ridded itself of its riskier South African gold mines, but in
becoming leaner, it has become less easy to smooth production.