By Sherilee Lakmidas and David Dolan JOHANNESBURG Oct 26 (Reuters) - Cynthia Carroll's resignation as chief executive of Anglo American has highlighted the miner's exposure to South African platinum, an industry crippled by violent strikes in recent months. Carroll, who stepped down on Friday under pressure from investors over the miner's lagging share price and … [Read more...] about Anglo CEO exit raises questions about platinum
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RPT-UPDATE 1-BHP questions West Africa’s iron ore ambitions
(Repeats item from late Thursday, no change to text) * BHP says Brazil, Australia alone can meet demand * West Africa aiming to break into iron ore market * Vale says reviewing Simandou project in Guinea By Clara Ferreira-Marques LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton , the world's largest miner, cast doubt on the fate of dozens of West African iron … [Read more...] about RPT-UPDATE 1-BHP questions West Africa’s iron ore ambitions
RPT-UPDATE 1-BHP calls on governments to help with cost-cutting
(Repeats item from late Thursday, no change to text) By Clara Ferreira-Marques LONDON Oct 25 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton , the world's largest miner, called on governments on Thursday to support the industry's efforts to slash costs in the face of cooler demand, asking them to rein in demands on royalties, taxes and regulation. Miners, their profits crunched by … [Read more...] about RPT-UPDATE 1-BHP calls on governments to help with cost-cutting
Cricket-Hughes hopes of recall for S.Africa series dashed
MELBOURNE Oct 26 (Reuters) - Phillip Hughes's hopes of breaking back into Australia's test side for the series against South Africa suffered a blow on Friday after the opening batsman was named in an Australian A team to take on the Proteas in a tour match in Sydney. Chairman of selectors John Inverarity told reporters that none of the Australia A lineup for the three-day … [Read more...] about Cricket-Hughes hopes of recall for S.Africa series dashed
DIARY-South Africa corporate events to Oct 2013
This diary of South African corporate events is updated every business day. If you would like to contribute corporate events, please email david.dolan@thomsonreuters.com. For Southern South Africa news diary click here All new or amended entries are marked with an asterisk '*' --------------------------------------------------------------- DATE COMPANY … [Read more...] about DIARY-South Africa corporate events to Oct 2013
