[Ray Maota] A new National Research Foundation centre of excellence, launched in late April, is set to give fresh direction to South Africa's minerals and mining industry by guiding policy decisions. Read more >>
Muskaan Power Infrastructure Limited, manufacturer of power and electrical equipment, has confirmed that the company will exhibit its range of power and electrical equipment at the West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) for the first time. Read more >>
Nearly 40% of South African business executives believe the future political direction of the country is affecting their business decisions and more than 65% of these executives say they are putting off investment decisions as a result‚ according to Grant Thornton's International Business Report. Read more >>
The strike at platinum mines during the past months can have a negative impact on relationships between workers and supervisors - and even between workers from different trade unions - as and when mineworkers return to work. Read more >>
A higher gold price pushed Harmony Gold into positive territory in the March quarter‚ which was marked by a slew of disappointing operational performances from its assets that pushed gold production down by 6%. Read more >>
Another monthly survey has confirmed the deterioration of business conditions in the local manufacturing sector because of a sharp drop in new business. Read more >>
Activity in the manufacturing sector decreased last month owing to strikes and public holidays, a Kagiso purchasing managers' index (PMI) released on Monday (5 May) suggested. Read more >>
