Rand slide gives twist to AMCU wage talks
The rand slide was on more long-term factors than the wage strike in the platinum sector, but will nonetheless have short-term effects, especially on wage talks.
AMCU strike off to strong, peaceful start
Skirmishes were kept to a minimum on the first day of strike across South Africa's platinum industry with low turnouts reported.
Zimbabwe gives official seal to sovereign fund
Zimbabwe officially tabled its sovereign wealth fund but an economist said the effort wouldn't have a major impact on the country's economic fortunes.
AMCU strike may deal gold sector hefty blow
AMCU's proposed strike later this week could have broader consequences for the gold sector that first imagined as it claims growing membership in the industry.
CEOs for whom 2014 is ‘stand & deliver’
2014 is expected to be another tough year for all miners, but for some it will be a defining year when they either delivered or failed shareholders. Here's why.
AMCU tells miners to expect strikes in a week
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said strike notices would be issued in a week and said industrial action would be extended to the gold mines.
Top five Miningmx articles in 2013
The state of the mining market and advice to sit out the storm topped the most popular articles published on Miningmx during 2013.
Sable looks to shares to fund diversification
James Allan, CEO of Sable Platinum, concedes he called the market wrong, but says diversification is the right thing to do for shareholders.
Cutifani warns of ‘heavy-going’ in 2014
Anglo American's Mark Cutifani said lower output at key assets meant a tough 2014, but an asset review was complete with $1.3bn in cash flow uplift identified.
Cutifani to defer on fireworks in Dec 12 update
Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, will keep an investor update focused on organisational changes rather than big ticket restructuring plans, analysts said.