August 1, 2019

Zimbabwe to replace empowerment law — finance minister

Foreign investors can now take majority stakes in the platinum and diamond sectors.

July 31, 2019

Gold investors up the ante before critical Fed decision on rates

Holdings in exchange-traded funds backed by bullion extended gains to the highest since April 2013.

July 29, 2019

Base metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the globe

As the global demand for base metals grows, the mining industry is on the hunt for new deposits that can be developed into operating mines.

July 25, 2019

Billionaire Anil Agarwal sells Anglo stake

Volcan was Anglo American's biggest shareholder, with a nearly 20% stake.

July 22, 2019

Amplats earnings jump, warns against unsustainable wage hikes

The majority union in the platinum sector has demanded a hike of $1,145 per month, or around 48%.

July 18, 2019

Platinum giants eye Sibanye’s gold deal as wage yardstick

Sibanye’s agreement is viewed as a good proxy for what’s possible in the platinum industry.

July 16, 2019

Oil is fueling the commodities rally: 2019 halftime report

Palladium still the highest valued precious metal.

July 15, 2019

Amplats, Platinum Group Metals launch battery tech JV

The join venture entered into an agreement with Florida International University to further advance a research program.

July 9, 2019

CHART: Make money in resources? Invest privately

Private capital invested in natural resources a decade ago returned 41% – S&P Natural Resources Index hardly broke even.

July 8, 2019

Platinum giants bolster positions before wage talks begin

While the producers will be conscious that AMCU led the country’s longest ever platinum mining strike in 2014, none can meet its demand for a pay increase of as much…