May 17, 2022

Johnson Matthey predicts smaller platinum surplus, palladium, and rhodium deficits

A tight supply of palladium and rhodium has driven prices to record highs in recent years.

May 13, 2022

Nornickel is first Russian firm to get OK to keep listing abroad

The approval has been needed since President Vladimir Putin April signed a bill requiring Russian companies to delist their depositary receipts abroad.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

May 11, 2022

Robert Friedland: ‘World economy can’t change unless we develop a lot more mines’

Ivanhoe chief Friedland highlights Africa and the Arabian Shield as critically important venues for responsible green mining.

May 11, 2022

African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

May 9, 2022

Sibanye bides time on battery metals push as asset prices soar

CEO Neal Froneman wants to make the metals that are key to powering the EV revolution a third pillar of Sibanye’s operations.

May 9, 2022

Britain to increase tariffs on Russian platinum, palladium in new sanctions

Import tariffs on a range of products will be raised by 35 percentage points.

May 9, 2022

Ivanhoe completes “starter mine” at multi-billion dollar Platreef project

Platreef's initial production shaft is expected to churn out 700,000 tonnes of ore a year and is slated to begin operations in late 2024.

May 8, 2022

Gangs stealing cables miles underground torment South African platinum mines

Enticed by high copper prices, thieves are sneaking in and stripping metal from power cables.