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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. →
Call to boost SA economy 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 23rd March 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the need to redevelop Brand SA. →
CoAL calls for regulatory streamlining 
16th March 2016 Coal of Africa CEO David Brown has called on the government to ensure a streamlined regulatory environment with end-to-end processes that are attractive to investors and logistics costs that take into account the current low commodity pricing environment. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins... →
Merafe cash skyrockets on ferrochrome venture’s superb showing 
10th March 2016 Ferrochrome company Merafe shot the proverbial lights out in 2015, when its cash generation went through the roof and every box was ticked, from upped production to improved safety. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley in studio to discuss the developments. →
Glencore keen on coal turnaround 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 2nd March 2016 Diversified miner Glencore seems confident about the outlook for a coal turnaround. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss the company’s thoughts on coal. →
AngloGold’s South African mines still laggards 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 25th February 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about AngloGold remaining outlier laggards. →
New Anglo American makes its entry 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 18th February 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer speaks to Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley about the new Anglo American which now has seven assets remaining in South Africa compared with the 650 assets prior to the listing on the London Stock Exchange in 1999. →
Amplats continues to slim down 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th February 2016 Deputy editor online Natasha Odendaal joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss this strategy, as the platinum-group metals mining industry moves closer to a prolonged weak price environment. →
Rising use of platinum fuel cells 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th February 2016 Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the benefits and rising use of platinum fuel cells. →
Looking back at Dr Robbie Robinson

By: Creamer Media Reporter 29th January 2016 Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer talks to senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock about the legacy left behind by chemical engineer Dr Robbie Robinson, who died at 86. Dr Robinson was often featured on Creamer Media’s Mining Weekly Online. →
Richards Bay Coal Terminal sets new 75.4Mt export record 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 21st January 2016 Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer about the Richards Bay Coal Terminal's export record. →
Motlanthe sees opportunity in crisis 
14th January 2016 Former President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe says now is an excellent opportunity to introduce material change in the country’s mining industry. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer joins senior deputy editor Tracy Hancock in studio to discuss the matter further. →
Anglo halves business units, axes divi, cuts 3 850 plat jobs, halts plat projects as Kumba trembles 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th December 2015 Anglo American’s share price fell significantly on Tuesday, resulting in radical restructuring and cost savings. Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer discusses the development with Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley. →
Consortium secures Kimberley Mines at ideal time 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 3rd December 2015 South African diamond-mining company De Beers Consolidated Mines has sold its Kimberley Mines to a consortium made up of Ekapa Mining and London-listed Petra Diamonds. →
Imported LNG set to kickstart gas-to-power vision 
By: Sashnee Moodley 27th November 2015 Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about imported liquefied natural gas initiating greater gas use in South Africa. →
Should executive compensation look beyond financial results? 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 20th November 2015 London-based institutional investor group Principles for Responsible Investment MD Fiona Reynolds has called for executive compensation to be linked to factors other than financial performance. Senior deputy editor features Tracy Hancock discusses this sentiment with Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer. →
AngloGold’s South African gold mines now ‘outlier’ laggards 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th November 2015 Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about AngloGold Ashanti's "outlier" status South African mines. →
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