August 13, 2019 AMCU union disappointed by Lonmin wage offer The AMCU demanded a monthly basic wage of 17,000 rand ($1,145), a raise of about 48%.
August 8, 2019 Sibanye-Stillwater flags improved operating performance Consistent performance from platinum group metal operations helped to offset disruption at the group's gold mines.
August 2, 2019 South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%.
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.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am