Welcome to Creamer Media’s Resources Watch, a weekly video round-up of the events and people making and shaping the news in the mining industry.
This week:
Diamond market back in sync in 18 to 24 months
Implats boosts fuel cell outlook at impressive launch
And, Master Drilling maintains eye on growth as strategy gains traction
A clean-out and restructuring of the mid-market occupied by cutters and polishers, and the commendable supply constraint exercised by major producers, will combine to put the global diamond market back in sync in the next 18 to 24 months, diamond consultant Dr John Bristow forecasts.
Consultant geologist Dr John Bristow:
Platinum mining company Impala Platinum has unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell forklift and hydrogen refuelling station at the Impala Refineries in Springs.
Implats CEO Terence Goodlace:
JSE-listed Master Drilling continued to pursue its geographic, commodity and business diversification strategy throughout 2015, with gains expected to start being realised in the coming year.
Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius:
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