February 27, 2018

Billionaires in Russia’s Nornickel dispute agree to delay stake sale

The ownership dispute is part of a long-running battle for control of Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company.

February 22, 2018

Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade

Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.

February 20, 2018

BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high

The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.

February 19, 2018

Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control

Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.

February 19, 2018

Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018

New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."

February 16, 2018

Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court

Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.

February 14, 2018

Platinum market set for another surplus in 2018 — Johnson Matthey

Platinum demand fell nearly 7 percent last year, with sharp falls seen in Japanese investment and Chinese jewellery buying as well as a slowdown in consumption by carmakers, who use…

February 7, 2018

Russia’s Nornickel to grow platinum group metals mining in new JV

The world's leading palladium producer is planning a joint venture with Russian Platinum.

February 6, 2018

Mining companies are suddenly positive on South Africa again

Cyril Ramaphosa isn’t even president yet and mining companies are already changing their tune on South Africa.

February 5, 2018

Palladium rally may mean auto catalytic converter price hikes coming

Increased automotive industry demand and a supply shortage boosted the price of palladium to an all-time high of $1,138.00 on Jan 15