Preparing for a winter’s discontent on wages
The effect of negotiated pay increases on unit costs, especially for SA’s gold miners and stoppage-hit platinum miners, won’t be known until late August.
Tanzania good as gold, despite tax panic
Market reaction to a purported super profit or windfall tax in Tanzania seems premature, with the country likely to keep in step with its reputation as a reliable district.
Gold Fields presents buying opportunity
Now may be a good time to buy shares in Gold Fields, after the company took a beating following the election success of Peru's Ollanta Humala.
Sekhukune tensions remain after mob killing
As Platinum Australia tries to draw a line under the murder of a contractor at
Smokey Hills, many believe it is only a matter of time before more lives are
threatened.
Cool response to breakthrough ResGen deal
Resource Generation has secured a $16bn coal supply deal to India, but expects muted market reaction while shipping questions remain.
Amsa runs away from shotgun wedding
What made ArcelorMittal SA decide to attack ICT, its black empowerment partner with the highest imaginable political connections extending to the presidential family, in court?
Peru concerns weigh on Gold Fields
Shares in Gold Fields are trading lower as mining in Peru is likely to become a lot more expensive, following Ollanta Humala's victory in the South American country's national elections.
Gold Fields waiting on Peru power race
Diametrically opposed candidates are duelling to control Peru, where South African firm Gold Fields operates. Whoever wins, taxes could flow.
What could trigger an inevitable gold crash?
The clearest threat to gold’s reign as the reserve currency of nervous Nellies is a possible rebound of the dollar.
Courting a mess to end all messes
The dispute over Kumba's Sishen mine has stepped up another gear, while SA’s mining industry waits for crucial clarification on the MPRDA.