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Posted: 28 Aug 2006 -
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A number of platinum hopefuls operating in the Bushveld Complex are now banking on a stronger metal price, and a weaker rand. The consequence is that new platinum developments are inevitable. Miningmx takes a look at some of the options and forces shaping the sector.
Ridge exploring LionOre option
Posted: 28 Aug 2006 -
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The proliferation of potential new platinum mines has raised the question whether South Africa should be developing an independent smelting and refining facility. Affordability is a major problem, however.
Posted: 22 Aug 2006 -
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Exxaro, South Africa's largest empowerment company and fourth largest coal producer, will carefully nurture its empowerment credentials as it plans to grow to the number one local coal producer.
Posted: 22 Aug 2006 -
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Do South African miners have viable answers to the country'ss fragmented and depleting coal reserves? Miningmx speaks to some of the biggest coal producers to find out.
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Posted: 20 Aug 2006 -
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A thick set and unblinking Aussie is set to rediscover Tiny Rowland’s lost empire. So far, investors like the story.
Posted: 17 Aug 2006 -
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Well-known mining entrepreneur Jan Nelson is behind a plan to peg as much of the Central African Republic's wealth as it can.
Posted: 15 Aug 2006 -
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Major gold producers may be able to invest in DRC projects when Banro throws open the development of its gold resources to partners.
Posted: 11 Aug 2006 -
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Gold-backed ETFs have traction despite gold slipping off its 26-year high in May.
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Posted: 10 Aug 2006 -
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South Africa recently celebrated Womens' Day. In recognition of the day, Miningmx took three De Beers graduates, groomed for big things in the diamond group, to the renovated Rand Club - once off bounds to women.
Posted: 04 Aug 2006 -
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Did the DRC just complete relatively peaceful democratic elections? It looks as though it did, and though risks still prevail, the view among mining firms is that the country, and Africa in general, is getting safer for investors.
Posted: 30 Jul 2006 -
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Barry Davison, chairman of Anglo Platinum, will resign from the company at the year-end but is not quitting mining. Instead, he's taking up the cudgels for empowerment in mining.
Posted: 31 Jul 2006 -
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The South African government has improved the rate of new order mining license awards, but what stands behind the improvements? Meanwhile, government is tightening the screws on businesses seeking to avoid the legislative net.
BEE architect goes solo
Posted: 27 Jul 2006 -
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The growing risks of not finding enough gold to replace production is beginning to outweigh the risk of investing in Africa.
Gold shortage looms - MEG
Posted: 26 Jul 2006 -
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How do you define gold reserves from gold resources?
Posted: 26 Jul 2006 -
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A number of new players are forcing their way into the South African gold sector historically dominated by large players. We look at who the young turks are, and find them seeking old gold.
What maketh the egg?
Posted: 26 Jul 2006 -
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Ferdi Dippenaar, former marketing director of Harmony Gold, speaks about the prospects for his Burnstone mining project, including the possibility of a JSE listing.
Posted: 26 Jul 2006 -
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One of the subjects likely to get airing at the June quarter gold mining results is the likelihood of the major players accessing deeper reserves. And if they don't, others will.
'Je ne regrette rien'
Posted: 24 Jul 2006 -
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Mwana Africa has a mix of African and City experience that will allow it to grow a diversified portfolio on the continent.
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Posted: 18 Jul 2006 -
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The listing of Nufcor Uranium in London comes amid unique conditions for the uranium oxide market, says Charles Scorer.
Posted: 25 Jul 2006 -
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Among themselves, Petra's executives speak of producing enough diamonds from its Angolan prospect, Alto Cuilo, for it to rate as one of the world’s next large diamond producers.
Posted: 14 Jul 2006 -
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Can a reinvented exco clear a string of hurdles to take AngloGold Ashanti to the top?
Posted: 10 Jul 2006 -
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Amid the speculation swirling around environmental lawyer Richard Spoor, it's interesting to note that legislation is tightening the screws on mining company managers who fail to take the "soft issues" seriously.
Posted: 06 Jul 2006 -
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Richard Spoor says he stands for justice. His critics say he's an attention seeker who can't live without publicity.
Posted: 06 Jul 2006 -
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Richard Spoor, the bęte noire of South Africa's mining industry, speaks to Miningmx about what makes him tick, and why it's better to settle with him than get into a fight.
‘This man thrives on publicity’
Posted: 06 Jul 2006 -
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It will be difficult to meet the South African government's demands for the diamond sector, but ABN AMRO has offered its services.
Posted: 05 Jul 2006 -
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For a man who was the focus of some stinging Government criticism last year, De Beers MD Gareth Penny is extraordinarily sanguine with regard to relations with South Africa’s public sector.
Posted: 04 Jul 2006 -
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Somebody once said that the JSE was no place for exploration companies. However, the strength of the commodity market is finally making its mark as South Africa’s exploration shows signs of stirring, as there's been a minor flowering on the JSE.
Posted: 28 Jun 2006 -
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Mvelaphanda Resources is as gridlocked as it was a year ago on its platinum prospects.
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