Zimbabwe wants half of royalties paid in gems, precious metals

In 2020, the government ordered miners to pay royalties in foreign currency.

For aluminum, in particular, Europe is usually a key market.

Russia is a significant supplier of both platinum and palladium, which are mostly used to cut emissions from gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Lease rates for platinum peaked at around 10% in May, higher than at the peak of the pandemic.

Three key targets so far at the project are Fortin Sill, the Ducros Sill Complex and the Ducros Gabbro. 

Increases in the price of chemicals, steel components, explosives and fuel drove Northam's production costs 18.9% higher.

Sibanye would consider more US assets if value accretive -CEO.

The company said gold production fell by 77% in the first half following a strike at its South African gold operations.

The aggregate purchase price for the outstanding shares of Loncan will be equal to C$16 million.