Investment
Politics, labour holding business hostage
Between rock and a hard place
The announcement by Anglo American Platinum of its latest restructuring plans has again underscored the level of political and labour pressure with which businesses have to contend.
28 May 2013 - S. T.
Stocks and Shares
The commodities supercycle is 'not dead, just resting'
Chairperson and CEO of CEF Holdings, Warren Gilman, says markets are ill-advised to sell stocks, bonds and commodities all at the same time
24 May 2013
Law
Clumsy law making could hinder capital capability
In the mining industry, where huge capital is required to develop projects and construct mines, the ability of the listed company to raise funds on the stock exchange is crucial.
09 May 2013 - O. M.
Recycled Jewellery
Home grown Jewellery fills niche gap
With the demand for quality, hand-crafted jewellery increasing worldwide, Mintek's Kgabane Jewellery Programme is hoping to fill a niche gap, combining recycled glass with gold and silver.
25 Apr 2013
Skills and infrastructure development
New mining industry centre launched
The new research facility launched by North-West University (NWU), will be looking into ways to improve the living conditions and wellbeing of communities in the mining industry.
08 Apr 2013
Bridgette Radebe at Brics
Building revenue with beneficiation
Beneficiation was not an obstacle in Africa, but rather an opportunity, Bridgette Radebe, chair of the South African Mining Development Association, told delegates at the fifth Brics summit.
04 Apr 2013
Inside Africa
A big player in the South African supply chain and logistics field acquired a 55% stake in one of the largest Zambian trucking companies - a move that will lead to many business opportunities in the mining sector in East Africa.
12 Jul 2012
Safety and Surveillance
How CCTV and networked opperations centres can introduce a new era of road safety and surveillance.
10 Jul 2012