February 16, 2021

Is platinum’s explosive rally the start of a bull run?

Metal has broken out of more than a decade of price weakness to reach its highest since 2014.

February 15, 2021

Platinum price at six year high on bright demand outlook

Platinum rose above the $1,300/oz level for the first time since September 2014.

February 12, 2021

Tight supply and hydrogen hopes drive iridium price up 160%

Prices have climbed to a record high of $4,390 an ounce from $1,685 on Dec. 12, accelerating a rally that began in 2016, when iridium cost around $500 an ounce.

February 11, 2021

Platinum, palladium and rhodium in short supply – Johnson Matthey

Supply shortfalls have driven rapid price gains, with platinum trading at six-year highs and rhodium and palladium close to record levels.

February 9, 2021

Impala Platinum sees earnings soar over 300%

Company expects half-year headline earnings to increase more than fourfold, buoyed by higher metals prices and a weaker rand.

February 5, 2021

Northam said to consider bidding for Bokoni platinum mine

The interest in Bokoni may suggest that higher metals prices are rekindling investors’ interest in reviving some of the mines in South Africa.

February 2, 2021

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

January 28, 2021

Amplats reports 7% fall in PGM output in Q4

PGM production fell to 1,076,100 ounces for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the company said.

January 28, 2021

Zimbabwe miners say foreign-exchange rule could trigger crisis

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Jan. 8 announced that exporters must now hand over 40% of their foreign currency earnings, up from 30%.

January 27, 2021

Precious metals outlook 2021: Renewable energy will be a key driver

Silver is set to become a major beneficiary of emerging industrial applications.