Frandsen insists Pallinghurst turned corner
Pallinghurst has clawed back value this year and while it doesn't yet signal a complete turnaround, it's evidence the firm has turned the corner, says CEO Arne Frandsen.
Anglo, Aquarius, Lonmin in SA ‘home-coming’
Local shareholdings in companies such as Anglo American and Aquarius Platinum are on the rise. Are investors in SA cashing in where foreigners fear to tread?
Steady for Cutifani but Kumba rumbles
Anglo American's third quarter figures are perhaps the first that can be put down to the stewardship of Mark Cutifani. So what do they show us?
DMR manpower constraints just part of problem
Laudably, the mineral resources department acknowledged its capacity issues, but observers say manpower is only part of the regulator's problems.
Gemfields may seek ‘regional’ gem auction
Gemfields shareholder Pallinghurst Resources said the company could hold a single auction of emeralds mixed with rubies mined in Mozambique.
Govt steadfast on MPRDA as CoM pulls levers
The Chamber of Mines is hoping it can influence yet the outcome of the MPRDA amendment bill but legal sources say the South African government is not budging.
Davis raises $1bn for Xstrata re-boot, X2
Mick Davis has unveiled investment worth $1bn for his X2 Resources in which Noble Group and TPG Investments will become partners.
VMR looks to Tau Lekoa to restore fortunes
Tau Lekoa could double Village Main Reef's cash holdings at the half-year stage at current prices - a much needed fillip for a group that saw cash decline R95m.
Mining bosses trim pay but debate not settled
Executives are seeking new ways to align their interests with shareholders taking a haircut in bonuses, salary or opting for shares. But there are no easy answers.
Sasol lifts tempo on SA regulatory debate
Sasol CEO, David Constable, upped the tempo on what it's like to do business in South Africa, criticising the proposed carbon tax and saying governments should just govern.