July 21, 2017 Toronto firm closing South African platinum mine The Bokoni mine, a joint venture between Atlatsa and Anglo Platinum, produces around 150,000 ounces of platinum group metals per year.
July 13, 2017 Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.
July 7, 2017 Private capital says no to mining Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.
July 5, 2017 Top 50 mining companies reshuffle as Chinese, lithium firms climb rankings Combined worth of 50 largest mining companies grow to $768 billion during first half of 2017, but a few big names drop down rankings.
June 26, 2017 South Africa’s chamber of mines challenges new charter in court South Africa's Chamber of Mines has applied to a high court for an interdict to prevent the implementation of a new charter that increases the minimum threshold for black ownership…
June 7, 2017 Anglo American appoints takeovers expert as new chairman Stuart Chambers, 61 and former chairman of UK chip designer Arm, will join Anglo as a non-executive director in September, replacing Parker in November.
June 5, 2017 CHART: Commodity prices slump to 50-year low against US stocks S&P500 most expensive compared to commodities since late 1960s despite last year's rally in metals and mineral prices.
May 31, 2017 ‘Strong hand’ may be pushing palladium price higher Back within shouting distance of 2-year highs amid talk of market "squeeze".
May 31, 2017 Miners frozen out as South Africa readies empowerment rules Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.
May 30, 2017 CHART: Hedge fund commodity bulls misread the market Smart money's bullish bets on commodity futures and options slashed 64% from record high hit just three months ago.
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
