Sibanye’s agreement is viewed as a good proxy for what’s possible in the platinum industry.

Palladium still the highest valued precious metal.

The join venture entered into an agreement with Florida International University to further advance a research program.

While the producers will be conscious that AMCU led the country’s longest ever platinum mining strike in 2014, none can meet its demand for a pay increase of as much as 48% without undermining their businesses.

Implats will release its annual financial results on Sept. 5.

Gold possesses elemental properties that has made it an ideal metal for money throughout history.

The AMCU plans to meet Anglo American Platinum on July 9, followed by Impala Platinum on July 10 and Sibanye Gold the day after that.

The world’s biggest platinum producers face a dilemma: they’re reporting bumper profits just as they enter negotiations with labor unions over a three-year wage deal.