September 30, 2022 Sibanye-Stillwater reaches wage deal with two unions at platinum operations Both the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and United Association of South Africa (UASA) have accepted the company's offer.
September 29, 2022 Sibanye Stillwater sticks to currency hedging strategy The world's biggest platinum miner said it constantly assesses the markets and considers its risk mitigation strategies accordingly.
September 28, 2022 Researchers push for using metals to treat infections Two dozen highly active metal compounds containing cobalt, nickel, rhodium, palladium, silver, europium, iridium, platinum, molybdenum and gold can be used to treat fungal infections.
September 27, 2022 Wyloo renames Noront as ‘Ring of Fire Metals’ and resumes nickel exploration activity in Ontario Noront's primary asset is the Eagle's Nest project, which has been billed by Wyloo as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since the Voisey’s Bay find in Labrador.
September 15, 2022 Amplats unit takes Zimbabwe tax agency to court over $24m royalty dispute In 2020, the government ordered miners to pay royalties in foreign currency.
September 14, 2022 Russia is getting frozen out as traders negotiate metals contracts For aluminum, in particular, Europe is usually a key market.
September 5, 2022 Platinum buyers may shun Russian metal when contracts renewed Russia is a significant supplier of both platinum and palladium, which are mostly used to cut emissions from gasoline and diesel vehicles.
September 5, 2022 Heavy China platinum imports spur shortages elsewhere, WPIC says Lease rates for platinum peaked at around 10% in May, higher than at the peak of the pandemic.
August 31, 2022 Quebec Nickel drills greater than 1% nickel at Ducros project Three key targets so far at the project are Fortin Sill, the Ducros Sill Complex and the Ducros Gabbro.
August 26, 2022 Northam Platinum posts profit dip as costs surge Increases in the price of chemicals, steel components, explosives and fuel drove Northam's production costs 18.9% higher.
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
