Gold Fields distances itself from Ramphele comments
Gold Fields distanced itself from comments by former chairperson Mamphela Ramphele who said government forced the group to accept certain BEE partners.
Mantashe critical of ‘weak, disorganised’ Cosatu
Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general of Cosatu, said the organisation was on a 'slippery slope' amid claims it had allowed rowdiness to creep into collective bargaining.
Govt rail-roaded South Deep BEE deal: Ramphele
Mamphela Ramphele, the former chairperson of Gold Fields, defended the firm's role in the empowerment of its South Deep mine saying it was forced upon it.
Africa exploration losing lustre as corruption rife
It makes for sober reading: The Fraser Institutes Policy Potential Index finds that exploration in Africa is less appealing than in the past while corruption is rife.
Xstrata’s Davis may start mining fund
Mick Davis may join forces with his CFO at Xstrata in establishing a mining fund buying assets deemed non-core to the diversified mining houses, it was reported.
Amcu refuses to discuss centralised bargaining
The Associated Mineworkers & Construction Union (Amcu) refuses to negotiate on a central bargaining forum - a development that could herald a new wave of protest.
Pressure on Eskom as mines down shovels
Workers at Matla and Arnot went on strike placing further pressure on Eskom which has a mere 2% reserve capacity.
ZAC BEE fallout played out in parliament
A fallout regarding the integrity of Rio Tinto's empowerment deal at Zululand Anthracite Colliery reaches parliament and may imperil offer by Forbes Coal.
Govt monitoring Medupi weld problems
South Africa's public enterprises department said it was monitoring defective welds at the 4,800MW Medupi installation amid fears it could miss its December deadline.
Govt to put R5.3bn coal rail line into motion
Coal transport reticulation will get a much needed boost in Mpumalanga province after government said it was ready to proceed with a 14Mt to 21Mtpa development.