February 7, 2019

Balmoral extends known depth of Grasset deposit in Quebec

The junior explorer reported this week that Grasset’s H1 zone has now been intersected for 1,140 metres along strike.

February 5, 2019

Africa Mining Indaba: ‘Let’s talk,’ Ramaphosa tells producers

Executives, investors and government officials meet in Cape Town this week at the African Mining Indaba, the continent’s biggest gathering of one of its most essential industries.

February 5, 2019

Palladium rally offers lifeline to buoy South African miners

Record palladium prices and a weaker rand are lifting the gloom enveloping South Africa’s platinum industry.

January 24, 2019

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.

January 22, 2019

The hawks surrender

They say that there are no atheists in fox holes. Recently it has also become clear there are no monetary hawks in bear markets.

January 17, 2019

Palladium reaches another record as JPMorgan sees more upside

Investors appear to be ignoring the fact that weak sales figures have been reported for all major auto markets in recent days.

January 14, 2019

The palladium play – part 1

Palladium is close to becoming the most “precious” of precious metals

January 14, 2019

The palladium play – part 2

Palladium’s fundamentals should remain strong for at least the next 24 months.

January 11, 2019

Cryptocurrencies vs precious metals – which are more energy-intensive to mine?

New research reveals that cryptocurrency mining expends significantly more energy compared to the mining of natural resources.

January 11, 2019

Palladium prices still aren’t high enough: David Fickling

Platinum’s lesser-known cousin keeps going from strength to strength