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Blockchain will completely revolutionize how we mine gold and precious metals

Tracking metals across the supply chain has become increasingly important to businesses and consumers - with blockchain, there’s no hiding anything.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | May 22, 2018 | 11:50 am

It’s not about scoring the big win, it’s about not backing losers

MINING.com discusses the state of private equity investment in mining with Michael Scherb founder of Appian Capital.

Frik Els | May 21, 2018 | 11:09 pm

Looking for a turn in gold

Rudi Fronk and Jim Anthony, cofounders of Seabridge Gold, reflect on market factors that are driving current fluctuations in the gold price.

Streetwise Reports | May 21, 2018 | 11:00 am

PLATINUM WEEK-Sibanye CEO confident of Lonmin takeover despite cash burn

Key to closing the deal is Lonmin maintaining its net cash position and achieving certain production targets.

Reuters | May 18, 2018 | 10:07 am

South Africa’s Tharisa taps Zimbabwean chrome reserves

Zimbabwe has attracted intense interest from miners with a promise of favourable terms as it seeks to reboot its economy after veteran leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last year.

Reuters | May 16, 2018 | 8:30 am

Anglo American to spin off unit to encourage platinum demand

The World Platinum Investment Council sees oversupply in the platinum market of 180,000 ounces in 2018.

Reuters | May 15, 2018 | 10:17 am

Lonmin tanks as UK competition watchdog looks into Sibanye takeover

By mid-morning, Lonmin shares had lost 5.6% of their value in London, while Sibanye’s were down 4.9% in Johannesburg, even though the companies announced they had received the approval of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2018 | 3:45 am

Lonmin cuts H1 loss and trims spending ahead of Sibanye merger

The proposed deal with Sibanye is conditional upon Lonmin retaining a positive cash balance by the time it is to close in the second half of the year.

Reuters | May 14, 2018 | 9:47 am

Survivor of Sibanye mine accident released from hospital

According to the miner, five other rescued employees remain in a stable condition and are making good progress.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 13, 2018 | 9:37 am

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