Northam has presented a formal offer of 172.7 rand per share, escalating a takeover battle with bigger rival Impala Platinum.

The company has once again slashed its copper production estimates to the range of 55-60 million lb.

The website "Climate Trace" includes maps and data on 72,000 power plants, oil refineries, airports and more to offer “radical climate transparency.”

“A lot of the answer to energy security problems that have been exposed by Russia’s illegal war have to do with sustainability,” the former Bank of England governor said.

Bullion again surged past the $1,700/oz mark as the dollar failed to gather momentum for a rebound.

As the London Metal Exchange wades through the fallout of this year’s nickel crisis, its American rival is gaining ground.

Last month, Codelco raised its premiums for sales to Europe to a record $234 a tonne for 2023, up 83% from 2022.