Schamin's share price more than doubled in the past year. This reflects booming conditions in the coal mining sector, where Schamin makes its money as a contract miner. The group recently announced an expansion into Africa's thriving exploration sector, through the takeover of two privately owned drilling businesses, Geosearch International and Transbor. Earnings rose from 4,5c/share in 2001 to 51,3c in 2005, with 31c at the interim stage in 2006.