Platinum Top Stories

South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:46 am

Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer

Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about…

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:28 am

Tharisa agrees $130 million debt facility with Absa, Société Générale

Tharisa is building its 70% owned Karo PGM mine in…

Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 7:52 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to hand $20 million to New Century

Sibanye's emergency financial support for its takeover target New Century…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2023 | 3:56 am

Researchers find efficient way to turn vegetable oil industry waste into power

A new cost-effective anode catalyst can improve the power generation…

Staff Writer | March 15, 2023 | 5:59 am

Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55 billion mining sector

“The procurement mafia mobilizes the community for their own devices," said Paul Dunne, chief executive officer of Northam Platinum Holdings

Bloomberg News | December 9, 2022 | 6:50 am

Ring of Fire Metals and Webequie First Nation sign MOU on Ontario nickel project development

The Eagle’s Nest project has been billed as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since Voisey’s Bay in Labrador.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 11:15 am

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 8:18 am

Precious metals no longer needed in reactions to produce hydrogen fuel – study

Researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy.

Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:06 am

Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages operations

Royal Bafokeng Platinum said competing offers from Impala Platinum and Northam Platinum have created uncertainty.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 7:50 am

Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan

Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2022 | 3:51 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project

The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am

UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals

London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration and production of critical minerals in South Africa.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 27, 2022 | 7:03 am

Birthplace of gold-rich stars finally revealed

Researchers have revealed the birthplace of stars with an abundance of gold and platinum.

Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:10 am

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