Eskom must prove competence
Nersa should insist that Eskom prove its competence in terms of expenditure, before the tariff hike is approved, writes Jan de Lange.
Fear and worry, the calling cards of the gold lover
I have always been a bit suspicious of those people who put their faith in gold, writes CNN's Richard Quest.
Battle lines drawn in SA ruling alliance
The apparent bond between South Africa's ruling party and its powerful union ally is not as strong as might be thought, writes Jan de Lange.
Vulisango versus Simmers
The renewed conflict between Simmers top management and black economic empowerment partner Vulisango needs to be resolved rapidly before real damage is done to the business.
Impala warns of ‘toughest time’
Impala Platinum CEO David Brown was not mincing his words when he said the next 24 months would be the most difficult he'd had at the company, writes David McKay.
Central Rand Gold to be avoided
Since the early Eighties many mining entrepreneurs have tried to make money by reopening old gold mines on the Witwatersrand. Only one has ever succeeded. And that was temporary.
Platinum — a hotbed of unrest
The reason why violent uprising is a recurring event in the platinum sector has its roots in the departure of the NUM's Archie Palane, writes Jan de Lange.
Are miners being shafted?
Num secretary general Frans Baleni and mining journalist Brendan Ryan face off over the issue of mine safety.
Debt behind Anglo sale
Is Anglo's latest disposal the orderly removal of non-core assets or, to misquote Bob Dylan, desperation row, asks Shaun Harris.