June 6, 2022

Zimbabwe signals state mine investment with Russia platinum exit

The exit of Vi Holding from Darwendale Platinum brings to an end 16-years of Russian involvement with the project.

June 5, 2022

Picasso pigment may be key to recovering gold from e-waste

Japanese researchers discovered that Prussian blue may be the key to recovering precious metals from of nuclear and electronic waste.

June 3, 2022

Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies hunting for precious metals, uranium and more

As known resources are depleted and projected demand for key minerals increases, finding the next new deposits has become more urgent.

June 3, 2022

Russia stake in biggest Zimbabwe platinum project deters backers

Development work on the Darwendale deposit began in early 2020, but operations at the project were soon halted because of a lack of capital.

May 26, 2022

Anglo Platinum seals pay deal with South African unions

The company sealed a five-year wage deal with some of the biggest labor unions in South Africa.

May 22, 2022

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

May 17, 2022

Johnson Matthey predicts smaller platinum surplus, palladium, and rhodium deficits

A tight supply of palladium and rhodium has driven prices to record highs in recent years.

May 13, 2022

Nornickel is first Russian firm to get OK to keep listing abroad

The approval has been needed since President Vladimir Putin April signed a bill requiring Russian companies to delist their depositary receipts abroad.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.