The outcome of the platinum party currently underway will determine the path of the sector for the next 50 years.
BHP Billiton has not yet set a restart date for operations at its largest iron ore mine following two accident fatalities in a ten day period.
Media reports say Lonmin, Aquarius, Mvela could merge in a move to try and fight off hostile bid from Xstrata.
Amid market turmoil, good mentions go to Forsys Metals, Extract Resources, Kalahari Minerals, Summit Resources and Hathor Exploration.
A combination of low prices, weddings, Eid and Diwali are likely to give the physical market substantial support throughout much of September - the question is whether purchasers are buying more, or earlier, or both?
