Self-inflicted damages worsen metals downturn for Africa
IN Southern Africa, severe drought conditions, a drop in commodity prices, and increasing pressure on the state purse have hit key mining economies. Some...
“We’re ahead at South Deep for first time since I can...
NICK Holland has received a few knocks in his eight years as CEO of Gold Fields including an investigation by the US Securities Regulation...
Anglo would consider Kumba’s role in SA mining champion
ANGLO American would consider a proposal to use its 70% stake in Kumba Iron Ore as a founding asset to create "a different type...
Jury out on whether AMCU has appetite for war of attrition
PLATINUM mineworkers’ current wage agreement with Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), Impala Platinum, and Lonmin came to an end on June 30, and the mining...
Eskom’s SA power play not entirely of its own making
ESKOM’S claims to have beaten the energy crisis in South Africa are, to a large extent, true, but only partly of its own making.
The...
Vedanta’s Gamsberg benefits as SA economy slows
ONE of the more chastening points made by Tom Albanese, CEO of Vedanta Resources, was that the company was able to cut the cost...
Zwane, CoM lead SA mining into unchartered waters
THE word from South Africa's mines minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, is that discussions with the Chamber of Mines over a new mining charter have been...
Hayes seeks to reopen Springbok copper riches
Entrepreneur, Shirley Hayes, took an unconventional route into mining, but her eye for opportunity could be the catalyst for Northern Cape copper production.
Market misery fetters Botswana ambitions
Diamonds will continue to propel Botswana's economy for only two more decades while attempts to diversify have been met with logistical and economic problems.
Hope dawns for broken Blyvoor villagers
The outlook for the community at the abandoned Blyvooruitzicht mine may finally improve as some R30m falls within their grasp.