Diamonds show signs of coming good
The appetite for luxury in these financially strained times remains stable, if not
outstanding.
Marcus appointment may be Glencore readying SA opportunity
THE appointment of former South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus to the board of Glencore has led Investec Securities to some interesting thoughts.
It...
Rio write down hobbles Mozambique coal
The $3bn write-down of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique suggests the country's aim of 100 million tonnes a year of coking coal exports is hopeful.
Mining charter may be tested by DRDGold
If the Department of Mineral Resources supports DRDGold's proposed restructuring, it will be a vital victory for sane interpretation of empowerment laws.
Pedal to the metal
New US requirements for fuel efficiency may boost platinum shares. Sasha Naryshkine has a favourite in the sector.
Brian the bruiser has wasted no time putting his stamp on...
BY Brian Molefe’s combative standards, the fighting talk at Eskom’s full-year results presentation earlier this month was par for the course.
In the space of...
The threat to Lonmin is a threat to all
Is the Department of Mineral Resources really that incompetent or is this a deliberate attempt to seize a piece of Lonmin's legitimate business?
Section 54s cost SA mines R4.8bn in 2015, and 2016 may...
A REPORT by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa (CoM) estimates the application of safety stoppages - known as Section54s in terms of...
Carroll recounts 2008 clash with Havenstein
Cynthia Carroll, Anglo American CEO, recalls how she suddenly decided to shut Amplats's unsafe mining shafts, an event that will be the hallmark of her leadership.
Northam caught in NUM, AMCU cross-fire
Wage disputes threaten three-quarters of South Africa's platinum production with perhaps the strike at Northam the spark that will set national strikes into motion.