August 28, 2020

Investors who missed gold rush pile into platinum funds

More than 600,000 ounces of platinum have been added to ETFs since mid-May, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

August 28, 2020

Rhodium price on track for new record as mine output plummets

Shortages force PGM miners to source metal on the open market to honour contract volumes.

August 27, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater profit jumps on bullion prices

Production from all the company's operating segments increased year-on-year despite the disruptions posed by the pandemic.

August 20, 2020

Scotiabank compliance failed to stop gold spoofing, US says

The bank agreed to pay $127.4 million to settle allegations that its traders manipulated precious metals markets.

August 19, 2020

Braveheart to acquire Cu-Ni-PGE project in Ontario

The Calgary-based miner is looking to diversify its portfolio.

August 18, 2020

Charges of contravening lockdown provisions against Implats CEO dropped

A case was laid against Mark Munroe in April for allegedly contravening lockdown rules by calling non-essential workers back to work.

August 16, 2020

Platinum, copper, nickel alloy may be key for smart biomedical devices

Researchers in Switzerland have used a platinum, copper, nickel and phosphorous alloy to develop an electrically conductive fibre.

August 12, 2020

S.Africa’s minister drops challenge to court ruling on black ownership threshold

Mines minister has withdrawn an appeal of a court ruling that held that mining companies did not have to maintain at least 26% black ownership in perpetuity.

August 11, 2020

Platinum giant South Africa forced to look into abyss

Gold industry has been dying slowly for years. As covid-19 undercuts the already fragile case for investment, platinum mines may be next.

August 10, 2020

Nornickel co-owner: shareholder agreement is a relic of the past

The agreement gave shareholders additional tools to control Nornickel, including a veto for major stakeholders on certain deals and financial control.