Columnists

Amsa wins round one in Sishen court battle

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ArcelorMittal SA has emerged the apparent winner in the North Gauteng High Court case over a disputed mineral right in Sishen Iron Ore. As for the other parties, some believe this is only round one.

Hope for less drastic power price rises

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Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has raised hopes with her statement that a new electricity pricing system is being considered.

Wits Gold to double up its risks

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Macquarie Research has come out positively on Wits Gold, which will be transformed from a passive proxy on the gold price into an actual operator. I'd be cautious.

Platinum a poor bet, for now

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The prospects for platinum and the share prices of local producers are weakening, and should be avoided for the time being.

Don’t hold your breath over fuel cells

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Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll has been talking up fuel cell applications at COP17, but this technology has been around since "Ma fell off the bus".

First Uranium, DMR’s curious public dalliance

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First Uranium and the Department of Mineral Resources are at loggerheads over a right for Mine Waste Solutions, yet have sung the praises of another at a recent community event.

Optimism for Anvil despite election delay

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The elections in the Congo have distracted government officials from Anvil's proposed $1.3bn takeover by Minmetals. But discussions with Gecamines have proceeded.

Suitors few for BHP Billiton’s dying Ekati

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Three major mining companies stand in line for BHP Billiton's diamond business, but only one would realistically bid, analysts say.

DRDGold puts its pedal to the metal

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What's more difficult for a company to handle than paltry cash reserves? An excess of cash - ask DRDGold.

Gold execs let their money talk

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Senior gold mining executives are putting their own money on the line as their share prices remain weak, despite apparently golden fundamentals.