December 10, 2021

Battle for South African platinum miner comes to a boil

South Africa’s Public Investment Corp., the continent’s largest money manager, is an interested observer.

December 8, 2021

Ivanhoe Mines secures $300m in stream financing for Platreef

Its subsidiary Ivanplats closed a $200 million gold and a $100 million palladium and platinum streaming facilities for Platreef.

December 7, 2021

RANKED: World’s 10 biggest underground mines by tonnes of ore milled

The ore that contains sufficient valuable mineral to be treated by milling process is what ends up going into the processing plant compared to run of mine ore production.

December 6, 2021

South African mines push industry deaths to 69 so far this year

The death toll in the sector that has traditionally underpinned the South African economy compares to 48 in the same period last year.

December 5, 2021

Large commodity customers to lean towards low-carbon emitters – report

A report by SRK Consulting states that following the COP26, consumers and their host countries will be looking to the mining sector for a considerable portion of their carbon savings.

December 1, 2021

Tharisa annual profit more than doubles on strong platinum prices

The PGM and chrome producer reported a more than two-fold jump in full-year profit on Thursday.

December 1, 2021

Clean Air Metals’ PEA rates Thunder Bay North NPV at $303m, IRR at 29.8%

Payback from the start of commercial operation would take 2.4 years with the initial capital expenditure estimated at C$367 million.

December 1, 2021

Asteroid “ideal for mining exploration” to enter Earth’s orbit next week

An asteroid as big as a football field has been singled out by scientists as an ideal target for a mining exploration mission.

November 29, 2021

Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares

The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it doesn't already own in Royal Bafokeng in a 150 rand cash-and-stock deal.

November 26, 2021

More than $2 trillion investment needed to meet IEA hydrogen targets

2030 seen as a pivotal year for hydrogen competition.