May 28, 2018

Hedge funds have never been this bearish on platinum price

Large scale speculators in platinum futures go shortest ever as Europe industrial policy chief says "diesel cars are finished".

May 28, 2018

Early stage projects are located in mining-friendly jurisdictions

Worldwide there are over 30,000 exploration projects.

May 21, 2018

Looking for a turn in gold

Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony, cofounders of Seabridge Gold, reflect on market factors that are driving current fluctuations in the gold price.

May 16, 2018

South Africa’s Tharisa taps Zimbabwean chrome reserves

Zimbabwe has attracted intense interest from miners with a promise of favourable terms as it seeks to reboot its economy after veteran leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last year.

April 26, 2018

Russia’s Nornickel cuts 2018 output forecast for copper project

The Bystrinsky project is now expected to produce 25,000-31,000 tonnes of copper and 90,000-110,000 ounces of gold in concentrate in 2018.

April 18, 2018

Russia fears light fire under nickel price

Price surges nearly 5% to three-year high over worries that top producer Norilsk could befall the same fate as aluminum giant Rusal.

April 11, 2018

Gold price surges on Middle East, Russia tensions

But rally didn't last long.

April 10, 2018

Palladium’s slide from record high hits solid floor

Palladium's 20 percent fall from its January record high has put the metal in bear market territory.

April 4, 2018

South African court backs industry on black ownership

Uncertainty around the Mining Charter and ownership levels have deterred investment in a sector that accounts for 8% of the country's economic output.

February 27, 2018

Platinum price crashes through $1,000 after German diesel ban

Emissions scrubbing in vehicles accounts for over 40% of platinum demand, and landmark ruling will hasten demise of engine technology.