June 30, 2014 Sibanye Gold mulling move into platinum industry by year-end South Africa’s top gold producer is said to be going ahead with plans to expand into the country’s platinum sector before the end of the year.
June 30, 2014 Anglo American goes ahead and puts platinum mines, other assets up for sale The firm is offloading some of its historic South African platinum mines as part of a $4bn sale of under-performing assets.
June 29, 2014 Hedge funds add record 61% to bullish gold bets Smart money playing catchup after three weeks of gold price gains add record number of net long positions for the week to 12.1 million ounces.
June 28, 2014 Strike is over but platinum, palladium prices have plenty upside New report says risks to supply remain substantial.
June 24, 2014 South Africa’s platinum miners to resume working The three-year agreement ends the country's longest and costliest strike.
June 23, 2014 South African court rules gold miners not allowed to strike The union leading the five-month strike in the platinum sector take any industrial action affecting gold producers.
June 20, 2014 Platinum, palladium prices slide despite stalled strike deal Palladium falls 2% while platinum retreats to pre-strike levels.
June 19, 2014 South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.
June 17, 2014 Anglo to sell platinum mines in South Africa next year— report Deutsche Bank has put a $1.4 billion price tag on the operations.
June 15, 2014 South Africa teeters towards recession on labour dispute The latest attempt to end South Africa’s 21-week platinum strike has failed, pushing the country towards a recession and increasing the odds the sector will be smaller and more mechanized…
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