December 20, 2023 Platinum miners’ underground protest in South Africa goes on Impala Platinum has stated that an underground protest at the Bafokeng Rasimone mine remains unresolved, with more than 2,000 workers still below the surface.
December 15, 2023 Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — report PGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could widen a supply deficit if unprofitable mines are sidelined.
December 14, 2023 Tharisa full-year profit down 31% on weak PGM prices Weak PGM prices and uncertain global economic prospects have forced Tharisa to delay commissioning its $361 million Karo mine.
December 13, 2023 New platinum ETF fund drives investor capital to South Africa The fund launched in 2013 allows direct investments in platinum traded on the spot market and registered the highest inflows among locally listed funds.
December 13, 2023 Manganese may pave the way for inclusion of organic light-emitting diodes in consumer electronics Manganese was the key ingredient in developing white and green organic light-emitting diodes displaying record high efficiency.
December 12, 2023 Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.
December 8, 2023 S. Africa mine sit-in by protesting workers enters third day The sit-in at Wesizwe Platinum’s Bakubung operation northeast of Johannesburg involves about 280 employees.
December 7, 2023 Anglo American preps sweeping cost cuts as price rout bites A rapid and precipitous plunge in palladium and rhodium has already forced other South African producers to cut jobs.
November 30, 2023 Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.
November 29, 2023 Implats to restart platinum mine after fatal accident The company said it will resume production at its Rustenburg operations on Thursday.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
