Platinum takeover battle faces South Africa antitrust scrutiny
Northam says takeover of Royal Bafokeng Platinum by Implats would be anti-competitive as it would concentrate significant mineral reserves with one company.
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Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining company
Gecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects.
Platinum surplus is ‘fragile’ amid supply risks, council warns
“Supply is fairly constrained and you will not see supply from mines growing in the near or medium-term future,” said the World Platinum Investment Council.
Rio Tinto joins Germany’s Salzgitter to study using its iron ore in green steelmaking
The agreement comes as Germany looks to speed up its collaboration for green hydrogen production with Australia.
Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines
KCM will appoint an adviser to help it find an equity investor willing to fund the mine's expansion.
De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage
The world’s top diamond producer by value applied a 5% to 7% price increase at the sale held this week in Botswana.
Researchers search for a rainbow in a pot of gold
Researchers at Aalto University are using particles of gold to make colours for new display technology.
Yancoal Australia rejects $1.8bn takeover bid from China’s Yankuang
Yankuang Energy Group, which is Yancoal's largest shareholder, said it was open to negotiations to boost its stake.
Hedge fund run by ex-gold trader soars on Chinese nickel bet
Beijing Hede Fund Management built up a position from nearly zero on Feb. 18 to as much as 40% of overall exposure in about 10 days.
