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"Lawfare" breaking out in SA mining – Nedbank 
26th January 2017 While 2016 was a successful year for Nedbank, its mining finance principal Paul Miller recently stated that South African mining had a tough year ahead, with "lawfare" breaking out. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Polity's Sashnee Moodley about the implications. →
Second judge chides DMR ineptitude
19th January 2017 A judgement of the Gauteng division of the High Court of South Africa has exposed the Department of Mineral Resources as an irrational institution with a high degree of incompetence. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss the judgement. →
Glencore on nickel and zinc developments
8th December 2016 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore sees a shortage in nickel arising, on the other hand, the company is producing zinc at negative cost. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
DMR making ill-considered demands, turns dictator
1st December 2016 The Department of Mineral Resources is making thoughtless demands that have little hope of being met, says Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer, who joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss the matter further. →
Gold from woodchips, grease, mine muck surprises on upside
23rd November 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the recovery of gold from mine waste at Goldplat Recovery. →
Inspectorate criticised for irrational mine safety enforcement
17th November 2016 The Labour Court has criticised the mine safety inspectorate for acting “outside of the bounds of rationality” in enforcing mine safety legislation. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss this development. →
SA mining investment risk heightened
10th November 2016 Following the release of the State of Capture report by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, the risk of investing in South African mining is heightened. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the implications. →
Discussing Samarco disaster one year on
3rd November 2016 The anniversaries of three deadly mine waste disasters should have governments in all mining jurisdictions insisting on new audits of tailings dams and demanding sound assurances that such needless mine-waste disasters never recur, says Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer, who joins senior deputy... →
African Mining Vision, Zambezi Protocol take centre stage
27th October 2016 The Chamber of Mines of South Africa vice president Neal Froneman recently highlighted the African Mining Vision as an important guide for the industry. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Oppenheimer, De Beers polishing diamond tourism's sparkle
20th October 2016 The value of diamond properties to South African ecotourism was highlighted at the seventh Oppenheimer De Beers Group Research Conference where the outcomes of a range of research projects were highlighted. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer attended and speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley... →
Busy week for SA mining
13th October 2016 It’s been a week of big announcements in the South African mining industry with the news of the Amplats–Northam deal, Merafe's rising ferrochrome output and Exxaro's independent coal power selection. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss... →
Joburg Indaba Highlights
7th October 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the highlights at this year's Joburg Indaba. →
Africa 'next China’ – Randgold CEO
28th September 2016 Randgold CEO Mark Bristow has declared Africa the next China should it investments coupled with aggressive growth be correctly managed. Martin Creamer joins Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss. →
Mine land, water should be used for agriculture – Exxaro
21st September 2016 Black-controlled mining company Exxaro recently pleaded for mine land and mine water to be used for community development through agriculture. →
Chamber advocates people-centred mine modernisation
9th September 2016 The Chamber of Mines has stressed that the failure to modernise South Africa’s mines will put a huge number of jobs at risk. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss why the modernisation of the country’s gold and platinum mines will not... →
DRDGold pays off-charts dividend
1st September 2016 DRD Gold announced at its results presentation earlier this week that it had achieved a dividend six times higher than last year’s. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the results. →
DRA upbeat on gold project outlook
25th August 2016 Mining project company DRA has shared its excitement about new gold project opportunities opening up in South Africa, as well as Central and West Africa. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to shed light on the company’s enthusiasm. →
AngloGold’s free cash trebles, slashes net debt
18th August 2016 AngloGold Ashanti recently announced that it had more than trebled free cash flow generation in the first half of the year to $108-million. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Sibanye firming up tailings project funding
10th August 2016 Sibanye Gold is far advanced with plans to recover gold, uranium and sulphuric acid in a phased manner. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins Creamer Media's Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss these plans. →
Sibanye's all-stakeholder approach
4th August 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about Sibanye's all-stakeholder approach, a boost for mining's image. →
Physical gold shortage ahead
27th July 2016 There seems to be a lack of confidence in the world order and the ability of governments to manipulate the value of flat currency, as is confidence in governments as credible sources of capital. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer discusses this trend with senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock. →
Tax Bill throws up royalty surprises
20th July 2016 The Taxation Laws Amendment Bill released on July 8 contains two surprise amendments to mineral royalty taxation. Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the developments. →
Coal-to-power projects gain ground
15th July 2016 African coal-to-power projects are gaining traction, with underground-coal-to-gas (UCG) thought leader Julian Mast-Ingle saying coal mining in Africa and in South Africa in particular could provide the key to powering up growth on the continent. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior... →
R&D the focus for SA's mining sector
6th July 2016 Innovative technology solutions for the struggling mining sector will be the focus of a new unit at Wits and South Africa’s once globally recognised mining R&D is hoping to get back on the world map. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer unpacks these developments. →
Brexit spikes demand for gold
30th June 2016 Britain’s exit from the European Union has led to an upswing in the gold market, seeing two South African gold mining companies heading for huge free cash bonanzas. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer talks to senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock about the reasons behind this development. →
RBCT unveils new R49m coal sampling lab
23rd June 2016 The new R49-million coal sampling laboratory recently opened at the Richards Bay Coal Terminal ensures faster sample turnaround times from a state-of-the-art facility. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the developments. →
Local platinum fuel cell uptake discussed
15th June 2016 The call by Deputy Minerals Minister Godfrey Oliphant to expedite the use of platinum fuel cells in South Africa is being heeded following a surge in the development of various systems. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer talks to senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio about the latest... →
Mining’s rebirth under way
10th June 2016 New joint action was being brought to bear to arrest the devastating decline of the South African mining industry, which Operation Phakisa would boost by positioning it as the centrepiece within a new, cohesive mining cluster that required across-the-board competitiveness. Mining Weekly editor... →
Junior Indaba developments unpacked
3rd June 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to talk about the developments at this year’s Junior Indaba, where speakers discussed various topics focused on furthering the sector. →
New highly profitable acid mine water solution unveiled
By: Creamer Media Reporter 26th May 2016 Trailblazer Technologies has developed a process to convert acid mine water into valuable fertiliser materials with purified water. →
SA mining’s crash, turnaround possibilities unpacked
19th May 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss concern over the South African mining industry’s plummeting output and job losses, and the country’s potential to make mining fly again. →
New deal places platinum bars, coins within reach
12th May 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the World Platinum Investment Council and Valcambi partnership and the developments in platinum fuel-cells. →
Breakthrough to advance platinum-using fuel cells
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th May 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss a technical breakthrough that could hasten the widespread introduction of vehicles that run on platinum-using fuel cells. →
Bushveld targets Evraz’s Vametco stake
28th April 2016 Diversified mineral development company Bushveld Minerals has taken an interest in financially troubled Evraz’s controlling stake in Vametco’s vanadium mine and plant. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss the details. →
Tronox opens new R3.3bn Fairbreeze mineral sands mine in KZN
21st April 2016 Heavy minerals mining company Tronox recently opened its new R3.3-billion Fairbreeze mine in KwaZulu-Natal. Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the developments. →
AMCU sidelines collective gold bargaining process
14th April 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock on the consequences of Sibanye Gold offering the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union a R25 stability premium to avoid industrial action, throwing a spanner in the collective works of the... →
Govt intent on creating incentives for mines to benefit from platinum fuel-cell investment
By: Creamer Media Reporter 7th April 2016 The South African government is intent on creating incentives for mines to derive greater benefit from investing in platinum fuel-cell technology. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the technology. →
SA could learn from Ghana, Gold Fields collaboration
31st March 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer discusses the development with senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock, citing that South Africa should take note. →
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