Russian billionaires see wealth rise to over half a trillion dollars

Vladimir Potanin, president and biggest shareholder of Nornickel, was ranked as the second richest in Russia.

Reuters | April 22, 2023 | 8:09 pm

Platinum nanoclusters improve fuel cell performance

Recent findings could support the design of high-activity, high-performance platinum catalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2023 | 6:06 am

Nornickel plans share purchase as part of employee incentive scheme

The shares will be purchased on the Moscow Exchange or the over-the-counter market.

Reuters | April 14, 2023 | 7:39 am

Four killed in accident at Sibanye-Stillwater gold project in South Africa

Incident took place on Thursday when five contractors were installing a head pulley of the conveyor infrastructure.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 3:46 am

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission

The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material, while in orbit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 5:49 am

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever

World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

Frik Els | April 11, 2023 | 11:28 am

Export restrictions may threaten the green transition, OECD says

The restrictions have increased more than five-fold in the last decade to a point where 10% of the global value of exports is subject to at least one measure, the OECD says.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2023 | 10:20 am