SA mines may upend cost of HIV control

by Allan Seccombe | 10-Oct-06 13:00 | comment here

A simple economic model has been developed that could bring down the treatment costs of HIV on labour-intensive mines. So how does it work? Read ›

Anglo Pt tackles sulphur headache

by Allan Seccombe | 10-Oct-06 13:00 | comment here

Several years ago, there was a lot of media controversy about sulphur emissions from Anglo Platinum’s Bushveld mines. The firm has bounced back winning an award for controlling emissions and for commu Read ›

Palabora reverses education deficit

by Allan Seccombe | 10-Oct-06 11:00 | comment here

South Africa's ability to properly educate future generations could do with some good news following reports of under financing, poorly paid teachers and underperformance in maths and science. Enter P Read ›

Anglo Coal founds new wetland

by David McKay | 10-Oct-06 11:00 | comment here

The potential disruption of South Africa’s wetlands has been the subject of controversy in the mining industry. Unlike previous situations, however, Anglo Coal has been able to find a solution that al Read ›

The new politics of mining

by David McKay | 10-Oct-06 08:00 | comment here

It’s now accepted, perhaps reluctantly still, that ‘political risk’ in mining has been extended to include the environment and people. Read ›

African juniors called to prove mettle

by David McKay | 09-Oct-06 00:00 | comment here

Small scale mining and African miners will be called to prove their mettle in the 2007 Green Mining Awards, sponsored by Nedbank Capital, the South African bank. Read ›