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Liquidity-hit London Aim companies looking at SA dual listings – JSE

By: Martin Creamer
Published: 5th September 2008
Liquidity-deprived London Alternative Investment Market (Aim) companies were looking to listing on the JSE in South Africa to enhance liquidity, JSE Limited GM Noah Greenhill said on Friday. Greenhill told the Africa Downunder conference in Perth... Full Article

HEALTH & SAFETY

More than 100 workers killed in SA’s mines this year – Sonjica

An estimated 116 miners have so far lost their lives in South Africa’s mines this year, said Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica at the Tripartite... Full Article

ENERGY COAL

1 000-MW power proposal to Eskom on Wednesday – Aviva

Australia- and Botswana-listed energy coal company Aviva would be submitting a proposal to Eskom on Wednesday for the supply of 1 000 MW of additional power... Full Article

COAL

Waratah plans legal challenge after Australian Enviro Minister blocks coal project

Shares in coal hopeful Waratah Coal lost almost half their value on the TSX Venture Exchange on Friday, after Australia's federal Environment Minister Peter... Full Article

MARINE MINING

Phosphate is Namibia’s new ‘underwater treasure’ – Bonaparte

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Australian Stock Exchange-listed phosphates and diamonds mining company Bonaparte was studying the economic feasibility of mining phosphates offshore of... Full Article

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Anglo Zimele chairperson Godfrey Gomwe explains the value of its Small Business Startup Fund (Footage: Danie de Beer; Editing: Darlene Creamer)
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Video AvailablePublished: 5th September 2008
AAnglo American's enterprise development and investment initiative, Anglo Zimele, aims to fund an additional 113 small enterprises through its Small Business Start-up Fund (SBSF) by the end of 2009, chairperson Godfrey Gomwe said on Friday. A total of R25,5-million, out of the...Full Article
ARM CEO André Wilkens speaks to Mining Weekly Online’s Martin Creamer on the company’s plans to treble its iron-ore exports. Video: CorpCinema. Video editing: Darlene Creamer. 02/09/08
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Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) had iron-ore reserves that could “easily” maintain 16 Mtpa – or even 20 Mtpa production – for more than 20 years, ARM CEO André Wilkens told Mining Weekly Online in an exclusive interview. “We have also said that, if...Full Article
The Trustees of the ART and the KRT discuss the challenges associated with asbestos in South Africa. (29-08-2008). Cameraperson: Danie de Beer. Editing: Darlene Creamer
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There are many undetected diseases in the pipeline and we need to protect young people from further exposure to asbestos, argued Brian Gibson, chairperson of the asbestos-related diseases compensatory fund, the Kgalagadi Relief Trust, at an asbestos regulations workshop, held in...Full Article
 

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Real Economy Report

This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: South African mine protected vehicle plant is geared for growth, Impala Platinum targets a 45 MW power reduction and, South Africa's first bus rapid-transit system is to be operational by May 2009.
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This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: DRD Gold turns the corner with a near break-even at ERPM, Nissan is to nearly triple its vehicle production, and Bell takes the lead in satellite truck monitoring.
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This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: Acsa's plan for the 2010 world cup, Eskom speaks to us about how it has gone about securing equipment for its two new coal-fired power stations and the possible spin-offs for South African industry and, Rand Uranium's CEO firms up production plans.
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This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: we explore the efforts being made to reduce air pollution from South Africa's newest coal-fired power station, the energy boom spurs a R100m manufacturing investment in Pretoria and, we look at the A-Darter missile programme.
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Real Economy Report

This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: we speak to new Angloplat CEO Neville Nicolau on safety and production challenges, explosives prices to increase futher and, we speak exclusively to ArcelorMittal South Africa's CEO about the group's long-steel expansion plans.
 

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Valves manufacturer to grow its geographical footprint

Valve manufacturing and distribution company Insamcor, is to build on its local and African geographical footprint by reassessing the company’s distribution network.
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Anglo American aims to expand support to SA’s small enterprises

AAnglo American's enterprise development and investment initiative, Anglo Zimele, aims to fund an additional 113 small enterprises through its Small Business Start-up Fund (SBSF) by the end of 2009, chairperson Godfrey Gomwe said on Friday. A total of R25,5-million, out of the R50-million fund value, was spent on supporting small enterprises during the first year of the fund's existence. The fund was started in October 2007 and 87 loan transactions for small businesses had already been approved.
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ARM able to produce 20 Mtpa of iron-ore for 20 years-plus – CEO André Wilkens

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) had iron-ore reserves that could “easily” maintain 16 Mtpa – or even 20 Mtpa production – for more than 20 years, ARM CEO André Wilkens told Mining Weekly Online in an exclusive interview. “We have also said that, if the market takes a slightly lower grade of iron-ore in the future, we have significant upside in the current orebody,” he reiterated, after presenting a superb set of record results that saw ARM’s cash war chest soar to an unprecedented R2,6-billion.
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Multimedia Available29th August 2008

Asbestos-related disease sufferers receive R147,5m

There are many undetected diseases in the pipeline and we need to protect young people from further exposure to asbestos, argued Brian Gibson, chairperson of the asbestos-related diseases compensatory fund, the Kgalagadi Relief Trust, at an asbestos regulations workshop, held in Johannesburg, last week.
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South African steel products maker to open shop in India

A local manufacturer of steel products for the mining industry VR Steel reports that it will set up shop in India from January next year, making this the company’s fifth global operation. The company has appointed an Indian national who will work directly from VR Steel’s offices in Delhi, the capital of India.
 

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Astra Trucks
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Astra Trucks

The official importer and distributor of the Astra HD8 range of heavy duty trucks is Autumn Star Trading 758.
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BMG
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Bearing Man

The Bearing Man group is an inspirational success story, growing from humble beginnings as a modest bearings shop in Durban, opened by husband and wife team Greg and Lorelle Till in 1974, to one of Africa’s leading distributors of dynamic engineering consumable products.
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Elidz Profile
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East London IDZ

The Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) programme is part of an initiative by the government to encourage export oriented growth in South Africa. This initiative is driven by the Department of Trade and Industry to encourage sub regional economic growth and job creation.
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Goodyear
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Goodyear Engineered Products SA

Established in October 1915, Goodyear Engineered Products (GEP) SA operates from Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, with a manufacturing plant in Uitenhage.
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HPE
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High Power Equipment Africa

Heavy earthmoving supplier High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa has earned a reputation for its products in the heavy capital equipment market, particularly its Hyundai skid steers, wheel loaders and excavators.
 

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September 5 2008
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Daily Podcast – September 5, 2008

In today's podcast: Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa unveils the details of the successor to the Motor Industry Development Programme, Government spokesperson Themba Maseko announced the incorporation of Jipsa into the HRDS-SA and, Botswana's Ponatshego Kedikilwe said that Botswana was negotiating an "accelerated" power programme to deliver more electricity "far earlier".
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September 4 2008
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Daily Podcast – September 4, 2008

In today's podcast: Sasol has obtained a 51% working interest in four hydrocarbon prospecting licenses in PNG, WBHO's building division is investigating opportunities beyond South Africa's borders and, Keaton Energy announces that it will start coal production at its Klipfontein project immediately .
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September 3 2008
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Daily Podcast – September 3, 2008

In today's podcast: Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga acknowledged that the resignation of financial director Bongani Nqwababa and human resources head Mpho Letlape was a "big blow" to the organisation, Sasol will welcome about 300 000 ordinary South Africans as shareholders of the company on September 8, and Lonmin again rejects the $10-billion hostile offer from diversified miner Xstrata.
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September 2 2008
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Daily podcast – September 2, 2008

In today's podcast: the Department of Trade and Industry releases further details on its proposed successor to the Motor industry Development Programme, house prices in South Africa fell 1,8% in August and, Anglo Platinum appoints Bongani Nqwababa as CEO.
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September 1 2008
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Daily podcast – September 1, 2008

In today's podcast: Vodacom unveils the R5,3-billion acquisition of Gateway Telecommunications, KPMG finds that only one third of companies involved in major construction projects worldwide produce 80% of their projects on time and, African Rainbow Minerals announces a R7,3-billion, six-million ton expansion at its jKhumani iron-ore mine.
 

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Safm 5 September 2008
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In this broadcast: The Russians are expected to launch South Africa’s pioneering Sumbandila satellite; May 2010 is the new deadline for the first phase of South Africa’s first rapid rail system, the Gautrain; South Africa’s Impala Platinum is to invest another R2-billion in its platinum mines in Zimbabwe, where it touches the lives of 50 000 people.
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29 August 2008
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In this broadcast: South Africa is burning power station coal at a rate faster than it is producing it, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Keaton Energy is warning; Global leader De Beers is preparing to open up its treasure chest of successful diamond technology to the world for the first time in its 100-year history; Air-monitoring stations are being set up in Mpumalanga to clean up South Africa’s air-polluted Highveld hot-spot.
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Safm 22 August 2008
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On-The-Air (22/08/2008)

In this broadcast: The doyen of South African mining Brian Gilbertson has returned with big investment plans for the thriving coloured gemstone business; Billions upon billions of rand going into coal mining to meet South Africa’s huge future energy needs; Johannesburg all set to host a record number of visitors for Africa’s biggest mining exhibition.
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15 August 2008
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On-The-Air (15/08/2008)

In this broadcast: South Africa is shooting itself in the foot by selling its raw chrome ore to China before adding value to it at home; Kusile is the name of South Africa’s next big power station, which is being built in Mpumalanga; Sandton will become the home of Africa’s tallest building in 2011.
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SAFM 8 August 2008
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On-The-Air (08/08/2008)

In this broadcast: Transnet’s new rail command centre live in Johannesburg; South Africa has struck gold in Senegal; the Canadians want to do a ‘Sasol’ in neighbouring Botswana
 
 
 
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Record resources demand leads to golden era for mining

It seems that mining has never had it so good. Having lagged other... Full Article

News this Week

New SA mining investments drop to R6,5bn in first half from January–June 2007’s R27bn

Investment in new mining projects in South Africa tumbled to R6,5-billion in the first half of... Full Article

Implats can be ‘very instrumental’ in Zimbabwe’s economic reconstruction, says CEO David Brown

The world’s second-largest platinum company Impala Platinum can be “very instrumental” in... Full Article

Mining law amendment will ‘destroy consultation between mines and communities’, argues NGO

The intentions of the Department of Mines and Energy (DME) to amend the Minerals and Petroleum... Full Article

Editorial Insight

Martin Creamer
Replacement needs gold to be at $2 000/oz, Implats touches 50 000 Zimbabwean lives, Northam Platinum mulls alternative power
A gold price of $2 000/oz-plus is required to replace Gold Fields’ infrastructure, sa... Full Article

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