ConCourt ruling adds layer of red tape
The decision to set aside the prospecting right of Genorah Resources, a shareholder in Nkwe Platinum, is disturbing news for the complex world of minerals legislation.
Mvela unbundling puts Northam in play
The imminent unbundling of Mvelaphanda Resources, which gained fresh momentum last week, means targets may be locked on its key investment, Northam Platinum.
Anglo’s angling for steel listing
There's a strong chance local investors could have a new steel business in which to invest, say analysts, if Anglo struggles to dispatch its South African assets in Scaw Metals.
Time to clean up toxic water dispute
Urgent as the threat of acid mine drainage is, government has been tackling a philosophical dilemma that has prevented all progress, writes David McKay.
Going long on Lonmin
An intriguing overlay to Lonmin's improved fortunes is whether Xstrata is planning to launch a fresh takeover of the platinum producer in which it has a 25% stake, writes David McKay.
BHP’s less preferred route
One can’t shake the feeling Marius Kloppers is working to a plan B, writes David McKay.
Aurora’s beasts of prey
Jan de Lange writes on life in a predator state as the workers of Pamodzi Gold's Grootvlei and Orkney mines enter their third bleak Christmas.
AngloPlat remains key consolidator
For all the talk that Impala may revisit Royal Bafokeng Platinum, it's Anglo Platinum that really holds the keys to power in the western Bushveld.
QE2 to further sink SA gold industry
Here we come rand strength. That would be the obvious fear after the US Fed pumped $600bn into its economy, writes David McKay.
Building a Malema-proof portfolio
Don't panic! You do have options to minimise the damage if nationalisation comes to the worst, writes Brendan Ryan.