Mining codes may be changed
David McKay looks at changes to the controversial empowerment guidelines in the mining industry and how the liquidation of Pamodzi could have been avoided.
Mining codes may be changed
David McKay looks at changes to the controversial empowerment guidelines in the mining industry and how the liquidation of Pamodzi could have been avoided.
Law and justice
Illegal underground gold mining is rife - but how do the pirates do it, and what is at issue for management, asks David McKay.
Zungu sticks to his knitting
Sandile Zungu, head of Zico, is unlikely now to join the presidency, and may even quit his 26% stake in a Harmony mine, writes David McKay.
Mvela may buy Optimum Coal
Industry sources claim Mvelaphanda Resources is running the rule over the well-run Optimum colliery, says David McKay.
Pedal to the metal
New US requirements for fuel efficiency may boost platinum shares. Sasha Naryshkine has a favourite in the sector.
What is Mvela Resources buying?
What could be big enough for Mvelaphanda Resources to abandon its strategy of unbundling its shares, asks David Mckay.
UG2: digging deeper
More facts and more intrigue around unlisted exploration company’s coal project, writes Marc Hasenfuss.
Diamond miner liquidated
Not a pretty picture for 1,700 shareholders as W4U liquidator finds "rusty" assets worth maybe R7m, writes Marc Hasenfuss.