Platinum hopefuls line up

by David McKay | 28-Aug-06 09:00 | comment here

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 Read ›

Ridge exploring LionOre option

by David McKay | 28-Aug-06 09:00 | comment here

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, how Read ›

Solving S.Africa’s coal conundrum

by David McKay | 22-Aug-06 17:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

Exxaro to protect empowerment status

by Allan Seccombe | 22-Aug-06 17:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

Lonrho comes back to life

by David McKay | 20-Aug-06 21:00 | comment here

A thick set and unblinking Aussie is set to rediscover Tiny Rowland’s lost empire. So far, investors like the story. Read ›

Explorer lays claim to CAR riches

by Allan Seccombe | 17-Aug-06 11:00 | comment here

Well-known mining entrepreneur Jan Nelson is behind a plan to peg as much of the Central African Republic's wealth as it can. Read ›

Door opened on Banro's DRC gold projects

by David McKay | 15-Aug-06 10:00 | comment here

Major gold producers may be able to invest in DRC projects when Banro throws open the development of its gold resources to partners. Read ›

SA’s NewGold reins in Aussie counterpart

by Allan Seccombe | 11-Aug-06 11:00 | comment here

Gold-backed ETFs have traction despite gold slipping off its 26-year high in May. Read ›

Ladies invade renovated Rand Club

by David McKay | 10-Aug-06 09:00 | comment here

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 boun Read ›

Africa’s inexorable rise

by David McKay | 04-Aug-06 15:00 | comment here

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, i Read ›

SA mining licenses leap 13% - DME

by David McKay | 31-Jul-06 07:00 | comment here

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 Read ›

BEE architect goes solo

by David Mckay | 30-Jul-06 13:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

Africa to solve gold reserves dearth

by Allan Seccombe & David McKay | 27-Jul-06 11:00 | comment here

The growing risks of not finding enough gold to replace production is beginning to outweigh the risk of investing in Africa. Read ›

What maketh the egg?

by David McKay | 26-Jul-06 13:00 | comment here

How do you define gold reserves from gold resources? Read ›

Young Turks mining old gold

by David McKay | 26-Jul-06 13:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

SA gold miners turn to deeps

by David McKay | 26-Jul-06 09:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

'Je ne regrette rien'

by David McKay | 26-Jul-06 09:00 | comment here

Ferdi Dippenaar, former marketing director of Harmony Gold, speaks about the prospects for his Burnstone mining project, including the possibility of a JSE listing. Read ›

Petra pencils in 1m/year in carats

by David McKay | 25-Jul-06 13:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

Mwana goes large

by David McKay | 24-Jul-06 18:00 | comment here

Mwana Africa has a mix of African and City experience that will allow it to grow a diversified portfolio on the continent. Read ›

Nufcor listing to fly amid unique market

by David McKay | 18-Jul-06 22:41 | comment here

The listing of Nufcor Uranium in London comes amid unique conditions for the uranium oxide market, says Charles Scorer. Read ›

Testing times for AngloGold's new team

by David McKay | 14-Jul-06 13:00 | comment here

Can a reinvented exco clear a string of hurdles to take AngloGold Ashanti to the top? Read ›

Pressure grows on dirty directors

by David McKay | 10-Jul-06 16:00 | comment here

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 Read ›

‘This man thrives on publicity’

by Allan Seccombe | 06-Jul-06 23:00 | comment here

Richard Spoor says he stands for justice. His critics say he's an attention seeker who can't live without publicity. Read ›

Spoor: SA mining's bęte noire

by Allan Seccombe | 06-Jul-06 22:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

SA diamond sector grapples with change

by Allan Seccombe | 06-Jul-06 09:00 | comment here

It will be difficult to meet the South African government's demands for the diamond sector, but ABN AMRO has offered its services. Read ›

Penny to advance De Beers makeover

by Allan Seccombe | 05-Jul-06 09:00 | comment here

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. Read ›

Junior gambits light up JSE

by David McKay | 04-Jul-06 09:00 | comment here

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, Read ›

Mvela on egg shells over Booysendal

by David McKay | 28-Jun-06 12:00 | comment here

Mvelaphanda Resources is as gridlocked as it was a year ago on its platinum prospects. Read ›

Hermanus plans S.Africa mining overhaul

by Allan Seccombe | 26-Jun-06 11:00 | comment here

May Hermanus, the former mines chief inspector, is working within the mining industry to change the way it operates through education and training. Read ›

Commodities will post a healthy correction

by David McKay | 23-Jun-06 09:00 | comment here

General investment buying of commodities is fickle, but most analysts believe the trend is up, notwithstanding occasional corrections. In most cases the corrections must be deemed healthy for the mark Read ›