Anglo cautious despite comeback year
Anglo American posted an excellent performance in its comeback year, but its slightly disappointing dividend just highlights why BHP Billiton is the gorilla in the jungle.
What to make of Shabangu?
The jury is out over whether Mines Minister Susan Shabangu will be able to instil much-needed confidence in South Africa’s regulatory system.
The house Nogxina built
Government probably wants Sandile Nogxina, the soon-to-be retired director general of the DMR, to stay on at this delicate point in time.
Flooding may break Grootvlei’s back
Aurora's Chinese investors may find nothing other than a submerged dump at Grootvlei, one of the Witwatersrand's oldest operating orebodies.
Another layer of red tape
Installing a licensing system for coal exporters is potentially a recipe for disaster, partly because it's hellishly difficult to police.
Solving Eskom’s coal conundrum
South Africa is facing a second power outage crisis unless difficult policy decisions are taken now.
Kumba’s losing battle
There is nothing that prohibits Kumba from again applying for Sishen's disputed rights, but its chance of succeeding with a second application seems slim.
Froneman’s road to redemption
Has Gold One International CEO Neal Froneman done enough to exorcise the ghosts of the Dominion mine?
Deciphering gold’s descent
The gold market is not the most transparent so views on why it has shed $100 in the last few weeks are inevitably diverse.