October 18, 2019 Ivanhoe encouraged by rise in palladium prices The Vancouver-based company announced that the weighted price of the 'basket' of metals contained in the ore at the Platreef project rose to a new, multi-year high.
October 17, 2019 Tharisa has right to all of $4.2 billion Zimbabwe platinum mine The government estimates will produce 1.36 million ounces of platinum group metals by 2024,
October 14, 2019 Zimbabwe unveils plan for $12 billion in mineral revenue by 2023 The southern African nation sees the mining sector as the main driver for reviving an economy crippled by triple-digit inflation and high unemployment.
October 8, 2019 Hunt for palladium riches sends South African miners abroad Geographical diversification is a secondary consideration, but has its advantages.
October 4, 2019 Platinum mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater begins business overhaul The miner is creating a new company to be listed in South Africa and the US, which will have recent acquisitions incorporated as subsidiaries.
October 2, 2019 AMCU mining union sees imminent wage deal with Impala Platinum South Africa's militant Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union expects a deal with Impala Platinum over wages soon.
September 25, 2019 Platinum Group Metals boosts reserves at Waterberg mine with new DFS Under the DFS mine plan, first production is estimated in late 2023 with ramp-up to steady state by 2027.
September 25, 2019 Sibanye to axe over 5,000 jobs in Marikana restructuring The precious metals miner said that 3,904 were permanent positions, while 1,366 were contractors.
September 20, 2019 Palladium price peaks at new record high, rhodium roaring "Any signs of stimulus from the Chinese auto market could lead to additional upside price potential."
September 20, 2019 Leader of militant South African mining union re-elected Joseph Mathunjwa has been at the helm of AMCU since it was officially registered in 2002.
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