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PPC and investors find common ground on board appointments
The cement giant will allow investors to nominate directors to its board – and in doing so, has averted a showdown.
‘White elephant’ port favoured for manganese exports
South African government appears adamant that it wants the port of Ngqura to be the export point for manganese despite criticism from some quarters.
‘Rationality’ needed regarding state intervention in mining
The Chamber of Mines advocates public-private partnerships instead of more state involvement.
ANC Youth League marchers mission on to Sandton
After handing over a memorandum to the Chamber of Mines, Julius Malema is leading the march to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton.
BMF walkout from Busa ‘personal’
Jimmy Manyi, the government spokesperson and BMF president, is staying well clear of the public row over the BMF’s withdrawal from Busa.
Chamber of Mines ‘deeply concerned’ by Eskom changes
The South African Chamber of Mines has expressed surprise at the government’s decision to appoint Zola Tsotsi as new chairperson of Eskom.
Chamber of Mines welcomes nationalisation researchers
The South African Chamber of Mines on Thursday welcomed the appointment of independent researchers to investigate the nationalisation of SA’s mines.
Barloworld goes broad
It had to be pushed by government, but the company shows the way empowerment is going, writes Reg Rumney.