Platinum Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Lonmin profit hurt by platinum strike, two workers reportedly killed

The the world’s third-largest platinum producer said first-half operating earnings have dropped by almost two-thirds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2014 | 11:18 am

Striking Implats miners to vote on wages; AMCU rejects latest offer

The vote would involve miners who are willing to take part and inquire whether they wanted to return to work.

Julienne Bay | May 9, 2014 | 3:03 pm

Putin punishes platinum, palladium prices

Russia produces more than half of global palladium and Western sanctions were threatening supply, but Putin now appears to be taking a softer line.

Frik Els | May 7, 2014 | 7:55 pm

The value of project generators in a low probability industry

Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.

Derek Hamill - Zimtu Capital | May 7, 2014 | 4:42 pm