'Why big miners want me out': Transnet boss Portia Derby

Transnet boss says big miners opposed to transformation, but Minerals Council begs to differ

05 February 2023 - 00:03 By DINEO FAKU and CAIPHUS KGOSANA

Transnet Group CEO Portia Derby has described a letter from the Minerals Council calling for her to be axed as “outrageous”. She said members’ antagonism sprang from their opposition to the opening up of the bulk commodity export rail line to more black miners...

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