March 6, 2013 Friedland on headless miners, dodos and ethical platinum Legendary mining financier more than lives up to his reputation as a salesman and astute commentator on the industry.
March 1, 2013 Families of miners killed at South Africa’s Marikana to sue police for millions Each family is requesting around $2 million
February 26, 2013 Retailer sells model US trillion-dollar coin For just $9.95, someone can own a replica of the potential US currency.
February 20, 2013 Amplats lost almost 4,000 ounces of platinum production in one day due to strike Workers returned to work Wednesday morning after a one-day strike, but company lost 3,886 ounces of platinum production.
February 18, 2013 Ex-Gold Fields chair launches challenge to South Africa’s ruling ANC Mamphela Ramphele on Monday announced the formation of a new party political platform to contest general elections set for 2014.
February 18, 2013 Platinum spikes higher on renewed South Africa violence Unions that sparked Marikana massacre clash again.
February 14, 2013 Rally in platinum price shows no signs of ending Zimbabwe ban on raw exports lift price $33 in two days.
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