Energy & Mining South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Tawana Resources encouraged by discovery at Liberian project

Tawana Resources NL (TAW) said on Monday, 15 July 2013, it was encouraged by the discovery of further high-grade iron ore at the Zaway Prospect Mofe Creek Iron Ore Project in Liberia. Read more >>

Spend Mandela Day on a farm in Cullinan

Vergenoeg Mining Company (VMC) and the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) are hosting a volunteer day with emerging organic farmers in Onverwacht, Cullinan on Thursday, 18 July 2013, marking Mandela Day. Read more >>

Zimele provides financial aid and support to Ukhamba Lobuntu Chemicals

Anglo American's enterprise development arm, Zimele, has helped a a chemical production and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) company based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga to grow considerably and make a difference in the local community through providing funding and support. Read more >>

Senegal "better than SA" in mining terms

[Brendan Ryan] Despite its drawbacks, Africa is the world's best region for finding viable new gold mines, with Senegal being the most highly rated destination while SA is far less attractive, says Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow. Read more >>

Kibali production wins bottle of wine

[Brendan Ryan] London-listed mining company Randgold Resources is on track to produce the first gold from its developing Kibali mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in October, chief executive Mark Bristow said on Wednesday (10 July). Read more >>

So? Are you a teabag?

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Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m [Thabiso Mochiko]

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