June 30, 2011 BIV: Law firm launches class action suit against Eastern Platinum BIV reports that Eastern Platinum, a Vancouver-based precious metals producer (TSX:ELR), will fight a class action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week: On Tuesday, Siskinds LLP, a London, Ontario-based…
June 30, 2011 Total refined platinum supply will hit 7.4m ounces in 2011-CPM Group Precious metals consultants CPM said total global platinum supply rose during 2010, as platinum mine supply increased for the first time in three years.
June 29, 2011 South Africa’s platinum producers fail to capitalize on boom times Miningmx reports on the fortunes of the South African platinum sector, the dominant global supplier where production peaked at about 5.3 million ounces in 2006, up from just over 4…
June 29, 2011 South Africa mines nationalization talk may cut output Bloomberg reports South Africa risks cutting the mine output that contributes 8.8% of the economy as calls from within the governing political party for a state takeover of the industry…
June 28, 2011 China’s massive appetite for commodities sparks concern China’s massive appetite for commodities is creating concerns for the global economy, the environment and workers in other countries. In a series of reports, VOA is looking at the economic…
June 28, 2011 Japanese firm to recover gold silver from E waste For the first time in Japan, a leading recycling firm announced a project to recover precious metals like gold, silver and copper from electronic devices. Nippon Magnetic Dressing Co it…
June 26, 2011 Third chain of custody discussion papers released The Responsible Jewellery Council on Friday released its third discussion papers on Chain-of Custody Certification for public comment. The CoC Certification system aims to enable businesses to demonstrate rigorous assurance…
June 26, 2011 Strong demand for squares, parcels at Hong Kong show High prices sway buyers towards goods otherwise they would not have widely considered, according to exhibitors at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. Buyers opted for Very Good…
June 24, 2011 Operations at Pilanesburg Platinum Mine suspended after employees disruption Platmin Limited advises that on Thursday, 23 June, certain employees of mining contractor MCC illegally disrupted operations at the Pilanesburg Platinum Mine. These disruptions comprised intimidation of supervisors, illegal industrial…
June 24, 2011 That shave will cost you $100,000 Exotic materials are finding more and more uses, including a really expensive way to shave. Zafirro is taking orders for a $100,000 razor made with sapphire blades and a 99.95%…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
