The cement giant will allow investors to nominate directors to its board – and in doing so, has averted a showdown.

South African government appears adamant that it wants the port of Ngqura to be the export point for manganese despite criticism from some quarters.

The Chamber of Mines advocates public-private partnerships instead of more state involvement.

After handing over a memorandum to the Chamber of Mines, Julius Malema is leading the march to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton.

Jimmy Manyi, the government spokesperson and BMF president, is staying well clear of the public row over the BMF’s withdrawal from Busa.

The South African Chamber of Mines has expressed surprise at the government’s decision to appoint Zola Tsotsi as new chairperson of Eskom.

The South African Chamber of Mines on Thursday welcomed the appointment of independent researchers to investigate the nationalisation of SA’s mines.

It had to be pushed by government, but the company shows the way empowerment is going, writes Reg Rumney.