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...
Endeavour sets out West Africa growth ambition
Endeavour Mining said it was seeking bolt-on mining acquisitions that would add no less than 100,000 oz/year with a minimum 10 years of operating life.
Chidakwa deters ‘Cecil John Rhodes’ investors
Zimbabwe mines minister, Walter Chidakwa, said investors taking a Cecil John Rhodes approach to mining in Africa was not welcome in his country.
Kerr calls on rivals to stem manganese exports
Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, said the fragmented growth in manganese exports was hurting the mineral's prospects while building export rail was unnecessary.
Congo throws power deficit to top of agenda
Democratic of Congo mines minister, Martin Kabwelulu, said there were no plans to change the country's mining code and said investment in power was crucial.
AMCU will reject centralised PGM wage talks
The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union would reject any approach to centralise this years platinum industry wage talks.
Lonmin cash flow positive helped by rand slide
Ben Magara, CEO of Lonmin, said the company was producing positive cash flow following a restructuring and helped by rand denominated revenues.