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Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts

SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2018 | 11:46 am

Amplats announces first dividend in 7 years, plans no big projects this year

Amplats' investment stance highlights the fragile state of platinum mining in South Africa.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 10:47 am

Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018

New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."

Frik Els | February 19, 2018 | 10:43 am

Deripaska takes on Potanin as mining tycoons battle in court

Three billionaires faced off in London court on Friday in a conflict triggered by Roman Abramovich’s desire to sell his stake in MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 11:33 am

Platinum market set for another surplus in 2018 — Johnson Matthey

Platinum demand fell nearly 7 percent last year, with sharp falls seen in Japanese investment and Chinese jewellery buying as well as a slowdown in consumption by carmakers, who use the metal in catalytic converters.

Reuters | February 14, 2018 | 8:00 am

Another death at one of Sibanye-Stillwater gold mines

A worker died on Monday night while clearing a blocked ore pass at the company’s Driefontein gold operation in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 2:45 am

Zimbabwe to consider waivers on platinum, diamonds ownership law

Nation to consider applications from platinum, diamonds mining companies exempted from requirement that they be at least 51 pct owned by black citizens.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2018 | 12:23 pm