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Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for NovemberLindsey Schutters

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policyLindsey Schutters

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Pravin Gordhan says government plans to simplify the regulations that govern doing business in South Africa or trading with other African countries. Image: GCIS

Eliminating red tape to promote local, foreign investment

27 Feb 2014

The agricultural sector will benefit from a R7bn investment in small farms. Image: Code Innovation

Budget anchored on economic growth

27 Feb 2014

Macquarie Securities Elna Moolman says caution must prevail in the current economy. Image: LinkedIn

Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 26 Feb 2014

Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

25 Feb 2014

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

Clear Asset to auction mining equipment

Clear Asset to auction mining equipment

24 Feb 2014

Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker

Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker

21 Feb 2014

Edna Molewa says public comments on the new BABS regulations are sought. Image: GCIS

Public comments sought on bio-prospecting regulations

21 Feb 2014

A younger Jane Goodall with one of her precious chimpanzees. Image:

China pillaging Africa like colonialists says Jane Goodall

20 Feb 2014

Aveng expects its earnings to be sharply down for the six months to December. Image: David Castillo Dominici

Aveng's earnings between 20% and 25% lower

19 Feb 2014

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

18 Feb 2014

The volume of goods transported fell by 1.7% in December. Image: Idea Go Free

December volume of goods transported down 1.7% y/y

18 Feb 2014

December mining production up 12%

December mining production up 12%

14 Feb 2014

Annuity income from mining and construction will keep Barloworld's earnings strong. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld upbeat on sales despite downgrade

Nick Hedley 13 Feb 2014

Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo

Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo

13 Feb 2014

Manufacturing production was higher in the last quarter of last year. Image: 3D Mask.

Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 12 Feb 2014

Super Group says the outlook for the South African economy remains subdued. Image: Super Group

Super Group's earnings climb to 117.1c a share

12 Feb 2014

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi is putting together a deal to buy ArcelorMittal's stake in Kalagadi. Image:

Development funders mull car project

Allan Seccombe 10 Feb 2014

Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita says ArcelorMittal struggled with low demand for steel in SA's markets. Image: ArcelorMittal SA.

ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c

7 Feb 2014

Alternative Mining Indaba can ensure bright future

5 Feb 2014

High share prices for mining companies do not represent the actual profits these companies are making. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully

Paul Vecchiatto 5 Feb 2014

Energy Minister, Susan Shabangu says that labour problems in South Africa are being peacefully resolved. Image: GCIS

SA has restored peace in mining sector says Shabangu

5 Feb 2014

SFA's Beresford Clark says the outlook for platinum is strong given increasing demand from emerging economies. Image: SFA Oxford

Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers

Allan Seccombe 5 Feb 2014

Workers underground at an Amplats mine. Restructuring costs in Amplats mines have resulted in losses for the year to December. Image: Amplats

Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats

Allan Seccombe 4 Feb 2014

Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba

Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba

3 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Gem Diamonds acquires debt facility from Nedbank

Gem Diamonds acquires debt facility from Nedbank

30 Jan 2014

Amplats has shown a production growth of 25% in the final quarter of 2013, boosting its output after disruptive strikes last year. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Amplats up more than 6% after update

30 Jan 2014

India a partner country for WAMPEX

India a partner country for WAMPEX

29 Jan 2014

Sonangol's Pal P2 platform. Angola has significant additional onshore oil reserves. Image:

Angola's onshore oil potential over 7bn barrels

29 Jan 2014

Africa news

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

9 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Brics leaders look to boost trade with Africa

Brics leaders look to boost trade with Africa

21 Aug 2013

Reports warn of trouble in Ghana's new oil sector

21 Aug 2013

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Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

Zambia's mining industry in spotlight at CBM-TEC

25 Feb 2014

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

Clear Asset to auction mining equipment

Clear Asset to auction mining equipment

24 Feb 2014

Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker

Premier Modise condemns torching of mineworker

21 Feb 2014

Edna Molewa says public comments on the new BABS regulations are sought. Image: GCIS

Public comments sought on bio-prospecting regulations

21 Feb 2014

A younger Jane Goodall with one of her precious chimpanzees. Image:

China pillaging Africa like colonialists says Jane Goodall

20 Feb 2014

Aveng expects its earnings to be sharply down for the six months to December. Image: David Castillo Dominici

Aveng's earnings between 20% and 25% lower

19 Feb 2014

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

Tito Mboweni goes, Sipho Pityana takes over

18 Feb 2014

The volume of goods transported fell by 1.7% in December. Image: Idea Go Free

December volume of goods transported down 1.7% y/y

18 Feb 2014

December mining production up 12%

December mining production up 12%

14 Feb 2014

Annuity income from mining and construction will keep Barloworld's earnings strong. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld upbeat on sales despite downgrade

Nick Hedley 13 Feb 2014

Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo

Seamless bend pipes showcased at WAMPEX Expo

13 Feb 2014

Manufacturing production was higher in the last quarter of last year. Image: 3D Mask.

Higher than expected manufacturing will lift growth

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 12 Feb 2014

Super Group says the outlook for the South African economy remains subdued. Image: Super Group

Super Group's earnings climb to 117.1c a share

12 Feb 2014

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi is putting together a deal to buy ArcelorMittal's stake in Kalagadi. Image:

Development funders mull car project

Allan Seccombe 10 Feb 2014

Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita says ArcelorMittal struggled with low demand for steel in SA's markets. Image: ArcelorMittal SA.

ArcelorMittal's quarterly loss of share 75c

7 Feb 2014

Alternative Mining Indaba can ensure bright future

5 Feb 2014

High share prices for mining companies do not represent the actual profits these companies are making. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Governments warned over mining industries: Tread carefully

Paul Vecchiatto 5 Feb 2014

Energy Minister, Susan Shabangu says that labour problems in South Africa are being peacefully resolved. Image: GCIS

SA has restored peace in mining sector says Shabangu

5 Feb 2014

SFA's Beresford Clark says the outlook for platinum is strong given increasing demand from emerging economies. Image: SFA Oxford

Tighter vehicle emission law good news for SA platinum producers

Allan Seccombe 5 Feb 2014

Workers underground at an Amplats mine. Restructuring costs in Amplats mines have resulted in losses for the year to December. Image: Amplats

Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats

Allan Seccombe 4 Feb 2014

Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba

Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba

3 Feb 2014

Battle lines have been drawn over who will open and run a new coal export facility. Image: RBCT

Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 3 Feb 2014

Gem Diamonds acquires debt facility from Nedbank

Gem Diamonds acquires debt facility from Nedbank

30 Jan 2014

Amplats has shown a production growth of 25% in the final quarter of 2013, boosting its output after disruptive strikes last year. Image: Anglo American Platinum.

Amplats up more than 6% after update

30 Jan 2014

India a partner country for WAMPEX

India a partner country for WAMPEX

29 Jan 2014

Mining Indaba a platform to highlight blasting solutions

Mining Indaba a platform to highlight blasting solutions

29 Jan 2014

Set Point Group represented at Mining Indaba

Set Point Group represented at Mining Indaba

29 Jan 2014

Sonangol's Pal P2 platform. Angola has significant additional onshore oil reserves. Image:

Angola's onshore oil potential over 7bn barrels

29 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called to end strike

Striking mine workers called to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Many operations at Amplats' mines in Rustenburg have come to a halt. Image: Amplats

Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

27 Jan 2014

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

Striking mine workers called upon to end strike

27 Jan 2014

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining

23 Jan 2014

SANParks concerned over water pollution

SANParks concerned over water pollution

23 Jan 2014

Exceptional 29.6-carat blue diamond found in SA

Exceptional 29.6-carat blue diamond found in SA

23 Jan 2014

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

CSIR system helps deep-level mines talk to the surface

Lucille Davie 23 Jan 2014

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

Consolidate social dialogue - Motlanthe

23 Jan 2014

All underground work at Implats has been halted as a strike by workers disrupts platinum production. Image:

Implats mine closed over strike

23 Jan 2014

The RBCT expansion plans have been central to a public row between the terminal and Transnet over opening export markets to small mining companies. Image: RBCT.

Transnet urged to work with Richards Bay port

Brendan Ryan 23 Jan 2014

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

Violent strikes, minimum wages under the spotlight

22 Jan 2014