March 8, 2018 South Africa’s AngloGold backs Randgold’s negotiations with Congo govt Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law.
February 28, 2018 South Africa’s mining charter to be finalized in three months Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8% of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer
February 27, 2018 Platinum price crashes through $1,000 after German diesel ban Emissions scrubbing in vehicles accounts for over 40% of platinum demand, and landmark ruling will hasten demise of engine technology.
February 26, 2018 Unloved platinum stocks show promise for $45 billion manager Some platinum stocks are looking attractive again as oversupply that depressed prices for years subsides.
February 22, 2018 Sibanye-Stillwater turns off dividend tap after annual loss In lieu of the cash dividend, it will undertake a "capitalisation issue" that will see four ordinary shares given to shareholders for every 100 they hold.
February 22, 2018 Anglo American ‘shows off’ — doubles profits, halves debt, pays highest divvy in a decade Company became the latest top miner to report soaring profits, hefty dividends and lighter debt burden.
February 20, 2018 BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.
February 19, 2018 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.
February 19, 2018 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.
February 19, 2018 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."
