Tight supply and hydrogen hopes drive iridium price up 160%Prices have climbed to a record high of $4,390 an ounce from $1,685 on Dec. 12, accelerating a rally that began in 2016, when iridium cost around $500 an ounce.Reuters | February 12, 2021 | 9:22 am
Platinum, palladium and rhodium in short supply – Johnson MattheySupply shortfalls have driven rapid price gains, with platinum trading…Reuters | February 11, 2021 | 9:45 am
Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and RussiaChina and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am
Fire kills worker at Nornickel power plant A fire broke out briefly due to a short circuit at Norilsk Nickel's power station in the Arctic. Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 7:53 am
Conico to acquire Longland Resources’ Greenland projects The acquisition gives Conico exposure to a dominant license deemed to be highly prospective for precious and base metals MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 30, 2020 | 6:20 am
US Mint sets limits on gold, silver coins sales The US Treasury agency has reduced the supply of gold and silver coins to distributors as the coronavirus pandemic has affected production. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 9:26 am
Amplats profit drops in H1 2020, sees upswing in H2 Further covid-19 shutdowns, repairs and power outages could impact the company's ability to meet year end guidance of 3.1 to 3.6 million PGM ounces. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 27, 2020 | 1:12 pm
Ivanhoe in talks over Congo and South Africa projects Companies are expressing interest in the Western Forelands and Platreef projects. Reuters | July 27, 2020 | 9:10 am
Gold, platinum used in new material to generate hydrogen from salt, polluted water The hydrogen solution is aimed at tackling the global energy challenge. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 26, 2020 | 7:00 am
Ivanhoe expedites construction at Platreef mine Robert Friedland said Platreef is "among this planet’s largest precious metals deposits.” MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2020 | 6:30 am
Platinum and palladium prices to rise through 2021 Palladium will average $2,050 this year and $2,138 in 2021, a Reuters poll showed. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 21, 2020 | 12:07 pm
Nornickel to double covid-19 spending to almost $280m The company said the measures would include anti-virus security at production sites and employee support. Reuters | July 17, 2020 | 10:11 am