February 16, 2021 Challenge to water permit for Minnesota copper-nickel mine dismissed PolyMet's NorthMet project would become Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.
February 16, 2021 Nornickel 2020 profit sinks 39% as $2bn set aside to cover fuel spill fine Company has been fined $2-billion for the damage caused by the spill last year in Russia's worst environmental disaster in the Arctic.
February 16, 2021 Ivanplats to fund up to $420m for palladium, platinum mine The project in Limpopo province is also assessing mining of rhodium, nickel, copper and gold.
February 16, 2021 Is platinum’s explosive rally the start of a bull run? Metal has broken out of more than a decade of price weakness to reach its highest since 2014.
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.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm