April 20, 2022 Russian metals producers want Putin to ease taxes amid war Mining and metals companies want the tax system to return to how it was before changes made last year that effectively raised levies.
April 18, 2022 Top 50 mining companies power through covid adding $1 trillion in value Buoyant lithium, copper and gold prices lift value of top 50 mining stocks $1 trillion above covid lows – Russian miners prove resilient.
April 12, 2022 South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access.
April 12, 2022 South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners Negotiations started with Anglo American Platinum last week and more talks are planned.
April 11, 2022 Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination The resource-rich state replaced Nevada as most attractive region for mining investment in 2021, says the Fraser Institute.
April 8, 2022 Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022 Extreme volatility on metal and mining markets continued into 2022 amid historically low stockpiles of metal on global exchanges, but for most […]
April 8, 2022 London market blocks newly refined Russian platinum and palladium The decision comes a month after a similar industry group, the London Bullion Market Association, suspended the accreditation of Russian refiners.
April 5, 2022 Zimbabwe mines see $10 billion funding shortfall over five years While Zimbabwe has the world’s third-biggest reserves of platinum-group metals, plus gold, diamond and chrome mines, development has been stymied by political instability.
April 4, 2022 Metals world agonizes over war but keeps buying from Russia The question of what happens to Russia’s metal exports is of vast consequence to global markets -- it’s a key supplier of palladium, nickel, aluminum, steel and copper.
April 4, 2022 Tharisa plans to start platinum output in Zimbabwe in two years While Zimbabwe has the world’s third-biggest reserves of platinum-group metals, development has been stymied by political instability.
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
