February 12, 2021 Tight supply and hydrogen hopes drive iridium price up 160% Prices have climbed to a record high of $4,390 an ounce from $1,685 on Dec. 12, accelerating a rally that began in 2016, when iridium cost around $500 an ounce.
February 11, 2021 Platinum, palladium and rhodium in short supply – Johnson Matthey Supply shortfalls have driven rapid price gains, with platinum trading at six-year highs and rhodium and palladium close to record levels.
February 5, 2021 Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year.
February 2, 2021 Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.
January 28, 2021 Amplats reports 7% fall in PGM output in Q4 PGM production fell to 1,076,100 ounces for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the company said.
January 27, 2021 Precious metals outlook 2021: Renewable energy will be a key driver Silver is set to become a major beneficiary of emerging industrial applications.
January 27, 2021 Generation Mining completes pilot plant testing for Marathon Company has completed the second phase of metallurgical testing and pilot plant trials for its Marathon palladium-copper project in northwestern Ontario.
January 21, 2021 Sibanye-Stillwater exceeds PGM, gold production guidance The South African miner saw a positive recovery in the second half of 2020.
January 18, 2021 Norilsk Nickel taps into precious metal ETCs The move marks the first time a mining company introduces tracker products.
January 18, 2021 SA mining dealmaker plots M&A push before retirement Neal Froneman is considering retiring in two to three years time, but would first like to double the size of Sibanye Stillwater.
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment, sources say The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon. December 22, 2025 | 07:20 am
