January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.

December 31, 2020

MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020

Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

November 13, 2020

Gemfields to sell stake in Sedibelo Platinum

The transaction will give Gemfields an effective and indirect interest in SPM of approximately 6.54%.

October 8, 2020

Gold price rally lifts value of top 50 mining companies above $1 trillion for the first time

The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.

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 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 3, 2020

Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal

The miner said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines rose by 46% year-on-year.

September 3, 2020

EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list

Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.

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

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Rhodium price on track for new record, copper to extend rally, Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices.