13 Aug 2013

Mining

The Pillage People get down to business

The corruption that usually makes the headlines - with regrettable frequency - is that allegedly committed by government employees, ministers and what-have-you. But not to be outdone, it seems big business is doing its bit to catch up and outdo government on leadership ethics, writes Johan Poolman.

Meanwhile, still on the corruption front, Jacob Zuma reckons the arms commission can continue, even if it has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations, writes Karl Gernetzky. As a certain popular cartoonist suggested in one of his latest works, the commission might be better known for its production of whitewash than for any light it might bring to bear on one of the sorriest episodes in recent SA history.

On a happier note, WWF-SA has launched its Earth Hour City Challenge, so don't just sit there, get involved!

Ladies! You like a neat, clean house, right? Well, it seems that you could have a future in the waste management industry.

And still for the ladies, Boitumelo Mothoagae says it's a woman's world but asks... Is her money part of it? We also take a look at working mothers and the conundrum they still face as single mothers trying to build a career.

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Weekly top stories

Phiyega to visit communities to heal Marikana rift
CAPE TOWN: The National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, on Sunday, 11 August 2013, said she plans to visit mining communities in a bid to heal the rift caused by the Marikana tragedy. Read more >>

Mining
Lonmin shooting undermines peace efforts - Modise
PRETORIA: The fatal shooting of a Lonmin union leader on the eve of the anniversary of the Marikana tragedy undermines peace efforts and calls for united action, says North West Premier Thandi Modise. Read more >>

Konkola appoints new CEO
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has announced the appointment of Kishore Kumar as the new chief executive officer (CEO), taking over from Jeyakumar Janakaraj, who recently expressed his desire to pursue opportunities outside the Vedanta Resources Group. Read more >>


Mines
Bell Equipment's profit of R157,1m
Heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment last week posted diluted headline earnings per share of 153c for the six months to June‚ from 141c in the same period last year. Read more >>

Manufacturing, mining production forecast remains weak
[Ray Faure] Weak manufacturing and mining production data for June highlight that production and exports remain under pressure‚ which will negatively impact on growth according to economists. Read more >>

Exxaro may shut or sell New Clydesdale
Diversified South African-based resources group Exxaro Resources announced on Thursday (8 August) that it may cease production at its New Clydesdale Colliery (NCC) situated near eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. Read more >>

SA among slowest growing African economies
Growth in SA will continue to lag that of other African countries‚ with the latest African Development Bank African Economic Outlook report released on Wednesday (7 August) listing the country among the 10 that will record the slowest growth this year. Read more >>

Equities likely to remain largely unchanged
South African equities are unlikely to show much growth this year because they are over-valued and there is much volatility in the market according to a survey of fund managers undertaken by Investment Solutions. Read more >>


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