Decades on from gold standard, bugs crow
As the 40th anniversary of the US' abandonment of the gold standard nears, gold bugs glow in the reflected lustre of a record price approaching $2,000 per ounce.
What will come from nationalisation debate?
Nationalisation may bankrupt SA, but the idea resonates with the country's poor. Here are a few questions and answers as to what may result of the nationalisation debate.
How to sidestep indigenisation in Zimbabwe
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has provided the ultimate in mixed messages by agreeing to privatise the country's steel business.
Why SA won’t nationalise its mines
Despite mining minister Susan Shabangu's reluctance to say it, South Africa is not going to nationalise its mines.
Rethinking your favourite commodity
There are more than a few investors who have long regarded platinum as the "default option" when it comes to investing in South African mining stocks. This trader begs to differ.
Everybody wins in First Uranium deal
Village Main Reef CEO, Bernard Swanepoel, has done First Uranium an unexpected good turn in finding a blue chip backer for the struggling gold junior in the form of AngloGold Ashanti.
Case for Anglo grows
Anglo continues to attract positive investment coverage, a view that will be supported by its iron ore and diamond holdings.
Jinchuan is Bushveld’s new kingmaker
The deciding factor in who-gets-what in the Western Bushveld may no longer lie in some compromise between Impala and Amplats.
‘SA discount’ now entrenched
The so-called South African discount is now being applied to JSE gold shares in the same way the old 'gold premium' used to be the norm.
Lonmin’s quest for redemption
After years of underperformance, platinum producer Lonmin’s prospects seem
good - but it won’t be an easy ride.