October 1, 2020 Low-carbon future may lead to more mining in high-risk areas – study Researchers in Australia mapped the countries and regions within them that will likely become mining hotspots and where competition for resources may heat up.
September 24, 2020 Rhodium price rockets to all-time high Rhodium price surges on tight supply, forcing miners to buy on spot market to fulfill contracts.
September 23, 2020 Zimbabwe’s largest platinum project clears key hurdle The Darwendale project is expected to produce 860,000 ounces of platinum group metals and gold per year at its peak.
September 21, 2020 Monday mining massacre as gold, copper, iron ore prices tank Gold price falls $70 an ounce, copper drops over 3% and iron ore rout accelerates, sending shares in major mining companies skidding.
September 21, 2020 Wheaton Precious Metals plans London listing Wheaton’s planned UK listing by year-end would make it the largest metals and mining company to join the LSE since Glencore in 2011.
September 17, 2020 South Africa looks to mining industry to fuel covid-19 recovery The industry contributed 8.1% of South Africa’s GDP last year, from a peak of more than 20% in the 1980s.
September 16, 2020 Palladium market deficit to narrow significantly in 2020 – report In other PGMs, platinum is forecast to move into a bigger surplus, while rhodium's market deficit is expected to deepen.
September 15, 2020 Amplats, Platinum Group Metals subsidiary gets patent for battery research The companies’ subsidiary, Lion Battery Technologies, is working with Florida International University to use platinum and carbon nanotubes in lithium batteries.
September 9, 2020 South Africa’s power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions Power supply disruptions from Eskom could have a bearing on mining companies' growth.
September 6, 2020 How CO2 makes ‘green metals’ accessible to miners Scientists discovered that carbon dioxide plays a crucial role in making metals used in green technologies accessible for mining.
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
