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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

Reuters | February 28, 2018 | 9:31 am

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.

Frik Els | February 27, 2018 | 4:53 pm

Unloved platinum stocks show promise for $45 billion manager

Some platinum stocks are looking attractive again as oversupply that depressed prices for years subsides.

Bloomberg News | February 26, 2018 | 11:39 am

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.

Reuters | February 22, 2018 | 11:06 am

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 3:40 am

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.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2018 | 2:00 am

Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control

Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 12:16 pm

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.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2018 | 11:46 am

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.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 10:47 am

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