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latest news & developmentsAnglo’s Wanblad won’t go easily
With the prospect of a takeover in sight, Anglo American’s first South African chief executive in 15 years is tasked with unlocking value from the global mining company
Glencore offers bonds in Oz as it assesses local targets
The resources giant is selling debt down under for the first time following indications that it is looking to buy more Australian assets.
JSE aquiver over Glencore Xstrata
Mining giant heads to South African stock exchange for R700-billion listing.
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From Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters, Glencore Xstrata to why women leaders are our best export, readers express their views.
Limpopo: Vexed workers trigger mine chaos
The explosive situation at shafts in Limpopo puts a troubled sector under far greater strain
Glencore hiring workers as Amcu demands reinstatement
The company stands firm that dismissed workers will not be reinstated unless they reapply for their jobs, but Amcu says its members won’t play ball.
Glencore Xstrata chrome mines disrupted by strikes
An alleged assault on an AMCU member has sparked unrest and led to the dismissal of 200 workers.
Undisclosed agreement with Glencore sets Eskom at ease
Eskom’s sudden withdrawal of an objection to Glencore’s merger with Xstrata, since coming to an agreement with the company, has puzzled observers.
Competition tribunal gives Glencore’s Xstrata takeover the go-ahead
The Competition Tribunal has given the green light to the proposed takeover of global miner Xstrata by commodities trader Glencore.
Eskom will not intervene in Glencore and Xstrata merger
Eskom has withdrawn its intervention in the multi-billion dollar merger between resource companies Glencore and Xstrata.
Giant merger puts wind up Eskom
The utility’s dependence on local coal has triggered fears about the effects of the Xtrata-Glencore deal, writes Lisa Steyn.
Hearing of Glencore’s $33-bn Xstrata takeover postponed
A hearing by SA’s competition tribunal on commodities trader Glencore’s takeover of miner Xstrata has been postponed until next month, the court said.
Mega-miner deal set to close soon
The mooted merger between commodities trader Glencore and mining company Xstrata is likely to face few regulatory hurdles in South Africa.
Kameni accused of making false claims to raise capital
Kameni and Kameni Investments were founded by businessperson Loucas Pouroulis and registered in 2006.
Glencore sweetens Xstrata offer
But the to and fro unsettles potential investors in the mining and commodity giant.