Platinum-palladium catalyst helps produce environmentally friendlier chemical feedstockA new platinum-palladium-based catalyst allows for the manufacturing of propylene oxide without the toxic chemicals normally required for its production.Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 6:06 am
Palladium price falls as concern EVs will destroy demand returns to the foreCommodity analysts said technical factors also played a part.Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 11:59 am
The biggest global mining news of 2023A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of…Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am
Platinum mine disaster kills 11 workers in South Africa The accident occurred at a mine owned by Impala Platinum Holdings when an elevator, transporting workers to the surface, malfunctioned. Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 7:53 am
Gold nanoparticles create purple smoke Researchers have solved a 400-year-old alchemy puzzle. Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 5:05 am
Anglo consults South Africa on potential platinum, iron job cuts Miner is considering cutting jobs at two units in South Africa because of declining platinum-group metal prices. Bloomberg News | November 24, 2023 | 7:02 am
Your phone vibrates thanks to a platinum-based material A platinum-based actuator material converts energy into movement. Staff Writer | November 24, 2023 | 6:01 am
Sibanye shares plunge on convertible bond sale The stock sank as much as 25% in Johannesburg, wiping out about 15.2 billion rand ($824 million) of its market value. Bloomberg News | November 21, 2023 | 9:49 am
Platinum market faces smaller deficit in 2024, WPIC says Demand for platinum is expected to decline by 6% to 7.7 million troy ounces in 2024. Reuters | November 21, 2023 | 9:11 am
Wheaton Precious Metals secures $530m in existing streams The miner will acquire existing royalty streams on Ivanhoe Mines’s Platreef project in South Africa. Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
Zimbabwe platinum miners ask government to defer export tax Miners have asked the government to defer its planned 5% export tax on concentrates. Bloomberg News | November 14, 2023 | 7:59 am
UK sanctions on Russian plant send jitters through palladium Britain on Wednesday announced sanctions on Krastsvetmet, the main refinery used by top palladium producer Norilsk Nickel. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2023 | 11:59 am