Power sector needs a revamp
The size of the electricity industry mess has become much clearer during the countrywide hearings held by the National Energy Regulator, writes Jan de Lange.
Decision time looms at AngloPlat
Big changes could be looming at Anglo Platinum if the speculation now surfacing in the platinum mining and banking sectors turns out to be correct.
Curious interest in silver, expropriation
What were Miningmx's best read articles in 2009? You'd be surprised to hear silver and a curious claim for expropriation interested you more than gold's amazing run to $1,200/oz.
Eskom: Principle vs power
What lies at the heart of Bobby Godsell's departure from Eskom and the spat around whether Jacob Maroga stay on as CEO? Jan de Lange takes a look.
SA mining keeps a stiff upper lip
Mining industry executives are hoping to deal with the latest attack by mineral resources minister Susan Shabangu behind closed doors. They may be fooling themselves.
Intrigue rocks Impala Platinum
The dramatic dismissal of Impala Platinum chairman Fred Roux appears symptomatic of deeper issues at the world's second-largest platinum producer.
Malema madness
Why are "black diamonds" hanging on to Julius Malema's every word, asks Jan de Lange.
Watch your back at Anglo
The body count at Anglo American shot up dramatically this week and there could be more to come as CEO Cynthia Carroll gets serious about meeting shareholder expectations.
Mixed blessing in the banking sector
In the months ahead, the second wave of this economic crisis will hit, with cuts in spending, rising taxes and a worry that things are not getting better. When large bonuses to banking bosses are handed out, that worry will turn to anger.