October 20, 2025 China scraps platinum tax break for state-owned giant Platinum prices on the Shanghai Gold Exchange jumped to a premium of more than 10% to global benchmark on Monday.
October 17, 2025 New Ontario rules aim to speed up mine approvals Ontario has introduced rules designed to cut mine approval times by half.
October 15, 2025 Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.
October 13, 2025 JPMorgan targets critical minerals with $1.5 trillion security initiative Jamie Dimon: “It has become painfully clear that the United States has allowed itself to become too reliant on unreliable sources of critical minerals."
October 11, 2025 South Africa state raises Sibanye stake above 20% Public Investment Corporation is the miner's largest shareholder.
October 9, 2025 Zimbabwe pushes mineral processing as it takes aim at corruption Mining contributes 70% of Zimbabwe’s export earnings.
October 8, 2025 Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint The miner has exited its coal and platinum operations in South Africa.
October 3, 2025 Tharisa to spend $547M on underground platinum mine project The company will transition its depleting open pit PGM and chrome co-producing Tharisa mine to underground mining.
September 29, 2025 Gold price soars to new record on US gov’t shutdown fears Silver also rose above $47 per ounce to a new 11-year high.
September 29, 2025 Goldman says mining stocks to help drive South African equities South African stocks are set to extend this year’s rally, supported by a weaker dollar and strong mining stocks.
Navarro sees US ending Chinese dominance of critical minerals American innovation would “quickly wipe away” China’s “weaponization,” Trump’s White House trade adviser predicted. January 08, 2026 | 03:03 pm
Mercuria redoubles metals push with $1.2 billion Kazakh deal The group is lending $1.2 billion to help fund the buyout of major Kazakh copper producer Kazakhmys. January 08, 2026 | 01:35 pm
Gold exports mask weakness in Canada’s broader trade picture Strong gold shipments to the UK pushed Canada’s overall exports to non‑US countries to a record high in October. January 08, 2026 | 01:15 pm