April 16, 2019

Anti-mining activists in South Africa face harassment, death — report

Opponents to mining projects in South Africa are often harassed, threatened and sometimes even killed, according to a report by a group of human rights advocates including Human Rights Watch.

April 12, 2019

Platinum edges out of doldrums at last as labor threat looms

After months of being ignored in favor of market darling palladium, platinum is finally getting some attention from investors.

April 11, 2019

Cobalt, uranium and silver prices expected to rally in 2019

But the iron ore price surge won't last says new survey of commodity analysts.

April 10, 2019

This leading indicator looks bullish for gold

Platinum has a brief but clear history as a leading indicator for Gold.

April 10, 2019

Zimbabwe, Russia sign $4B platinum mine deal

The mine would be built on one of the largest platinum mining concessions in the country.

April 10, 2019

Zimbabwe mulls ‘use it or lose it’ approach to mining rights

Zimbabwe may withdraw mining rights from companies that take too long to dig for minerals.

April 9, 2019

Don’t bet on platinum miners boosting supply on price surge

Prices for platinum, palladium and rhodium have all gained in recent months, boosting earnings for miners in top supplier South Africa.

April 9, 2019

World’s biggest platinum miner braces for tough wage talks

The largest union in the platinum industry wants its members to share the benefits of higher prices.

April 9, 2019

South Africa’s carbon tax could cost Amplats $21m a year from 2021 – CEO

South Africa’s parliament approved a long-delayed carbon tax bill in February as part of plans to reduce harmful emissions in the country.

April 5, 2019

$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached a record $93 billion last year.