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Fourth-quarter ferrochrome price slightly up
By: Martin Creamer 2nd October 2023 The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2023 is $1.53/lb, 1.32% up on the third quarter of 2023, Merafe Resources... →
Commodities: Hope for best, prepare for worst – Macquarie 
By: Martin Creamer 29th September 2023 It is too early to expect the start of a new sustaining upcycle for commodities, Macquarie states in its latest quarterly outlook for global... →
Solutions vs problems
By: Terence Creamer 29th September 2023 There are many differences between Australia and South Africa, and these should not be dismissed or diminished. However, there are also several... →
Recent Trends in Employment Litigation in South Africa
28th September 2023 South Africa has a complex set of laws and regulations governing employment, and recent years have seen significant developments in employment... →
Bell placing strong new emphasis on underground mining equipment advance
By: Martin Creamer 22nd September 2023 With a legacy spanning decades and a reputation for pioneering advancements, South Africa’s Bell Equipment is now placing strong new emphasis on... →
Tightening the screws: can an employer really still withhold pension benefits?
12th September 2023 Section 37A(1) of the Pension Funds Act, 1965 (the Act) generally prohibits employers from depriving employees of their retirement fund benefits.... →
New report says localisation policy locking South Africa into ‘wrong path’
By: Terence Creamer 11th September 2023 A new Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) report argues that the South African government’s policy of localisation is locking the country... →
The financial services tribunal’s position on the withholding of a pension benefit pursuant to a criminal complaint
7th September 2023 In this article we will discuss the extent to which employers may withhold a pension benefit if such employer has only laid a criminal complaint... →
