June 21, 2022

Russia eyes new rules on state’s gold, gem sales amid war

The Finance Ministry proposed this week to put a portion of the country’s gold and gems into a special reserve that can be accessed in times of war.

June 20, 2022

Northam chairman, Vodacom director David Brown passes away

Brown was also the former chief executive officer of Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. and Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House Ltd. 

June 20, 2022

Impala Platinum expects limited impact from Rustenburg strike

The mine accounted for nearly half of Impala's output of platinum group metals in 2021.

June 20, 2022

How platinum can help clean up wastewater, make it potable

Platinum is a key ingredient to help clean even the most stubborn toxins from wastewater.

June 14, 2022

Flooding forces Sibanye-Stillwater to halt Montana mines 

The company said no injuries had been reported after the floods, but the road to its Stillwater mine is cut off.

June 12, 2022

South African trade unions sign wage deal with Sibanye

Two South African trade unions have signed a three-year wage agreement with miner Sibanye Stillwater.

June 10, 2022

Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the world

In recent years the uptick in the price of precious metals has reinforced their reputation as a store of value and leading drivers of mining activity around the world.

June 9, 2022

Afromet exits Zimbabwe platinum mine project

The Darwendale project was expected to become the biggest mining venture in the country

June 7, 2022

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.

June 7, 2022

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.