March 18, 2024 Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs Weak platinum group metal prices are projected to last for the next 12 to 18 months.
March 18, 2024 South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
March 14, 2024 Africa to play ‘huge role’ in US critical mineral strategy, says Treasury’s No. 2 "We don't want to be overly reliant on any one country or any one company for global supply chains," says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
March 12, 2024 Precious metals may be replaced by iron, manganese, cobalt in “green” catalysts New methods for the synthesis of drug precursors use catalysts made of iron, manganese and cobalt.
March 8, 2024 African Rainbow pauses Bokoni mine expansion plan after H1 profit fall The miner's headline earnings declined to $158.5 million in the six months to December 2023.
March 6, 2024 Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral…
March 6, 2024 Platinum’s worst crisis in decades hits jobs in South Africa The nation’s platinum sector — which accounts for about 70% of global output — has been a key export industry.
March 6, 2024 Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPIC Platinum demand surged 25% in 2023, seen down 6% in 2024.
March 5, 2024 Sibanye falls to $2 billion loss, weighs capital raise if metal prices worsen CEO Neal Froneman said Sibanye may consider a capital raise if the lower metal prices persist for longer.
March 1, 2024 Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing worst crisis in decades Platinum prices fell due to weaker growth in China and destocking by manufacturers post-Russia-Ukraine invasion.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
