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Miners speak out against Sibanye
Not a year into buying Lonmin, Sibanye is accused of mistreating the mineworkers who were injured eight years ago during the Marikana massacre. But the platinum giant says it is…
Failing Eskom cripples one and all
Its financial and operational problems are hurting not only big users and consumers but also its own position
Unions call for change in Mine Heath and Safety Act
The National Union of Mineworkers says the Act must be changed so that mine bosses can be prosecuted
Angloplat in multibillion-rand BEE deal
The world’s top platinum producer, Angloplat, launched a R35-billion black economic empowerment (BEE) deal on Tuesday to sell mines to two black-led firms and hand out shares to…
Local deals help lift JSE
The JSE was a bit firmer by midday on Tuesday as a number of local deals buoyed sentiment for buyers. The local bourse was also getting positive direction from the FTSE, which…