February 26, 2018

Unloved platinum stocks show promise for $45 billion manager

Some platinum stocks are looking attractive again as oversupply that depressed prices for years subsides.

February 22, 2018

Sibanye-Stillwater turns off dividend tap after annual loss

In lieu of the cash dividend, it will undertake a "capitalisation issue" that will see four ordinary shares given to shareholders for every 100 they hold.

February 22, 2018

Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade

Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.

February 20, 2018

BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high

The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.

February 19, 2018

Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts

SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.

February 19, 2018

Amplats announces first dividend in 7 years, plans no big projects this year

Amplats' investment stance highlights the fragile state of platinum mining in South Africa.

February 19, 2018

Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018

New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."

February 16, 2018

Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court

Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.

February 14, 2018

Platinum market set for another surplus in 2018 — Johnson Matthey

Platinum demand fell nearly 7 percent last year, with sharp falls seen in Japanese investment and Chinese jewellery buying as well as a slowdown in consumption by carmakers, who use…

February 13, 2018

Another death at one of Sibanye-Stillwater gold mines

A worker died on Monday night while clearing a blocked ore pass at the company’s Driefontein gold operation in South Africa.