Davies confirms BEE ownership volte-face
Rob Davies, trade and industry minister, said he erred in saying ESOPS and broad-based community empowerment would not count towards BEE ownership.
Kerr calls for policy certainty as South32 debuts
Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, called for "policy certainty" in South Africa just as the mining sector's relationship with government plumbs an all-time low.
The Chamber of Mines fights back
The Chamber of Mines is furious over Mines Minister Ngoaka Ramathlodi's decision to renege on a key agreement and it's not clear why he did it.
The DMR and Chamber of Mines square off
The so-called "spirit of co-operation and understanding" between government and the South African mining industry has been shown to be a hollow claim.
SA to align BEE mining laws with DTI codes
Mines minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, said efforts will be made to align the mining charter with the BEE codes of the Department of Trade & Industry.
BHP demerger wins 98% shareholder support
Shareholders easily passed the resolution that creates South32, an event that BHP chairman, Jac Nasser, described as 'neutral' in terms of market timing.
SA mining can double its contribution: Baxter
Newly appointed CEO of the Chamber of Mines, Roger Baxter, talks his vision for South African mining which he believes is far from a sunset industry.
Anglo may opt for scrip dividend
Anglo American is thought to be considering an interim dividend payment which could save it $1bn in much needed cash.
Exxaro blames 24% fall on volatile market
Exxaro Resources has seen its share decline 24% this month, a somewhat surprising show of weakness considering its year-end figures.
TFR’s Gama to cover for ‘seconded’ Molefe
Siyabonga Gama, Transnet Freight Rail boss, is made acting CEO of Transnet while incumbent, Brian Molefe, works in "secondment" at Eskom.