December 8, 2012

A really, really valuable platinum coin that could pay all of America’s debt

Fiscal sleight of hand

December 6, 2012

Precious metals are Morgan Stanley’s top commodity picks, base metals not so much

Gold will average $1,853/oz

December 4, 2012

Norilsk billionaires end dispute as Russian tycoon steps in

Mining billionaire Roman Abramovich, the Russian tycoon who owns the Chelsea soccer club, has stepped into Norilsk Nickel’s long-running management dispute between its two main shareholders by buying a 7.3%…

December 3, 2012

South African platinum miner investigates fatality

The name of the miner was not released.

November 21, 2012

Champion Bear announces updated property presentations and election of directors at annual general meeting

Champion Bear is a mineral exploration company focused exclusively on the historically prospective regions of Ontario.

November 19, 2012

South African platinum players turn to Zimbabwe

Domestic output has dropped to an 11-year low.

November 18, 2012

Four things to know about palladium

Palladium is part of the platinum group metals that is used extensively in manufacturing.

November 13, 2012

SA police arrest 37 for violence near Xstrata mine

The South African police service has arrested some 37 miners for public violence near the Kroondal mine operated by miner Xstrata.

November 13, 2012

Three mining pros take the reins at prophecy platinum – Greg Johnson interview

Prophecy Platinum Corp. (NKL), has scored a major talent coup by attracting a trio of credible and experienced mining executives to advance its flagship Wellgreen platinum, nickel and copper project…

November 13, 2012

Why platinum isn’t a contrarian play just yet

There is a fine line between contrarian genius and throwing good money after bad.