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.
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.
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