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PIC chided for risky business in Lonmin offer

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Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye Gold, asked why the PIC was investing pension funds in Lonmin which was "a risky" investment.

Lonmin write down an omen of stricken sector

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Lonmin's announcement that it would write-down up to R2.05bn in assets would be the first of many in the stricken platinum sector, analysts said.

SA jeopardises third China mining deal

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South Africa's mineral resources shadow minister, James Lorimer, said the government was at risk of frustrating a third Chinese investment in mining.

Eastplats sale to Chinese stalls amid bust-up

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Eastern Platinum conceded that its chances of selling its South African assets to a Chinese company hinged on the buyer resolving shareholder differences.

Lonmin plunges 40% as investors flee dilution

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Investors appeared to reject Lonmin's proposed rights offer while one analyst said shareholders should vote the offer down and put pressure back on the banks.

IDC resolute on $5bn steel mill for South Africa

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Geoffrey Qhena, CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation, said the bank would press ahead with a $5bn steel mill lest the country be caught napping.

Lonmin to issue shares at deep 94% discount

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Shares in Lonmin would be sold for 21.4 cents - a 94% discount - in terms of its $400m rights offer that nonetheless paves the way for $370m in debt refinancing.

Safety blunders smack AngloGold SA output

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AngloGold Ashanti took its eye of the ball in the September which resulted in five fatalities and a loss of gold production.

SA gold wage deal was bitter-sweet: Venkat

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Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, said the recent gold wage settlement was not what the industry wanted, but it had upside as well.

Shanduka swears committment to Incwala

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Shanduka said it remained committed to its investment in Incwala Resources through which it has a 9% investment in debt-laden platinum miner, Lomin