February 28, 2019

Platinum miners win reprieve as South Africa strike delayed

The threat of disruption has helped boost platinum and palladium prices this week.

February 28, 2019

Junkyard palladium growing as an answer to disappearing resource

Recyclers can recover about 90 percent of the metal from catalytic converters in junked cars for a fraction of the cost of mining it.

February 27, 2019

World’s biggest platinum miners ask court to block strike

“We are of the view that AMCU is not acting in the best interests of workers, or the industry”- Anglo American Plc

February 26, 2019

‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity

Palladium’s deficit-driven ascent has some analysts warning of the growing potential for a correction given the rapid sprint upward.

February 21, 2019

AMCU plans to extend Sibanye gold strike to other South African miners

Sibanye-Stillwater last week said it could cut nearly 6,000 jobs at its gold mining operations, where AMCU has been on strike since mid-November over a wage dispute

February 20, 2019

Mining stocks rally as copper price hits 7-month high

BHP, Anglo American touch one-year highs.

February 20, 2019

South African miner Sibanye raises loss estimate by $100 million-plus

"We will further investigate tax planning alternatives to minimise this additional deferred tax," Sibanye's statement said.

February 20, 2019

Palladium smashes $1,500 as shortages to aid Nornickel, Amplats

Tighter emissions rules are “outweighing the weakness in global auto sales and the growing threat from EV's.

February 20, 2019

Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report

According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region's favourable climate conditions.

February 19, 2019

South Africa’s AMCU calls on Sibanye platinum workers to join strike

AMCU has been on strike since mid-November over a wage dispute - after losses at some of its mines last year.