Bristow sympathetic to Congo code revamp
Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources, said he was in sympathy with the efforts
of the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries to give themselves
a larger slice of profits.
Marikana tragedy dubbed a “massive policy failure”
Lonmin’s Marikana tragedy has been described by prominent mining industry players
as a massive failure in national and local government policy, as well as corporate
failings.
SA’s mining permit slippages widen in 2012
It’s taking longer to process mining and prospecting permits in South Africa with
more deadline slippages occuring in 2012 than in 2011.
Gold Fields’ KDC East ends 23-day strike
Some 8,100 workers were reinstated at Gold Fields KDC East mine after a 23-day
strike at the mine was ended, the company said.
Strike costs Wescoal R10m in Eskom deliveries
A truckers’ strike knocked revenues and profits of Wescoal in the first six months of
its financial year, but the junior still managed solid results.
Glencore in running for Anglo’s Amapa
Glencore is reportedly one of four bidders for Anglo American’s Brazilian iron ore
mine Amapa, which was valued last year at $1.5bn.
SA’s latest gold ETN strips out rand risk
It’s bad enough trying to forecast gold without having to factor in the effect the rand
will have on your investment, says Investec of its newly-launched gold product.
Congo mining code revision not retroactive
A proposed revision of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining code, which could
see Government take a 35% stake in projects, would not be applied to existing
mining projects.
SA mine trouble to linger as tension bubbles
Some strikes have been resolved; many continue. What is certain, however, is that
the labour discontent of 2012 is set to be a long-standing feature of the industry.
CoAL ends Mooiplaats strike, but market bites
Coal of Africa said a six-week strike at its Mooiplaats colliery in Mpumalanga
province was over, but the lower production and poor markets will make to a tough
first half of its financial year.