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ARTICLES RELATING TO: MINING

Economy

ANC reiterates nationalisation stand

May 23 2012 07:44

ANC treasurer general Mathews Phosa has again assured the international community that the ANC does not intend changing its policy on the nationalisation of mines.

Economy

Numsa: Nationalise mines, banks

May 22 2012 09:25

All key economic sectors, including mining and banking, should be nationalised, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA proposes in a policy discussion document.

Mining

Anglo's struggle showcases platinum woes

May 17 2012 14:58

Miner Anglo American has made its platinum business a priority and admits it is underperforming in the face of high costs, safety stoppages and low demand.

Mining

AngloGold earnings beat expectations

May 10 2012 09:48

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has posted first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations as it cashed in on a higher gold price and improved margins.

Mining

Amsa boosts first-quarter profit

May 10 2012 09:03

ArcelorMittal SA has reported a rise in first-quarter profit, but warns that a drop in domestic demand, lower steel prices and higher costs would hit the second quarter.

Mining

Angloplat launches fuel cell-powered train

May 10 2012 07:54

Anglo Platinum has unveiled what is said is the first fuel cell-powered mining locomotive, showing the technology's potential as a clean energy source.

Mining

Harmony lifts earnings on tax credit

May 09 2012 08:43

Gold producer Harmony Gold has reported third-quarter earnings that far exceeded expectations because of a deferred tax credit that flowed to its bottom line.

Mining

Falling output hurts SA gold miners

May 07 2012 14:31

SA gold producers are expected to report lower quarterly earnings, with production knocked as safety stoppages continue to sting, a Reuters poll shows.

Economy

Backing for state intervention in mining

Apr 17 2012 22:10

The global financial crisis shows more state intervention is needed in the mining industry, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says.

Economy

Mining rights seriously diluted

Apr 15 2012 11:02

The Department of Mineral Resources' promise to combine all approval processes for mining projects within a single process under one umbrella is in tatters.

Mining

Exxaro launches $349m bid for African Iron

Jan 11 2012 08:26

Exxaro Resources has made a bid worth up to $349m for African Iron, chasing the Australian-listed company's Mayoko iron ore project in the Republic of Congo.

Economy

The outlook for Africa

Jan 09 2012 07:00

Five themes to watch in Africa this year.

Mining

Zambia mediates in First Quantum strike

Jan 05 2012 10:21

Zambia's government is mediating to end the strike that has halted production at Canada’s First Quantum Minerals copper mine, the minister of labour says.

Mining

Gold One exceeds 2011 target

Jan 05 2012 08:35

Gold One International says it sold 123 179 ounces of gold for 2011, exceeding the company's target and reflecting an 85% rise compared to 2010.

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May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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