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MIT developing platinum replacement

A team of scientists is working on a process to replace platinum-group metals (PGMs) with more widely available elements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 6:53 pm

World’s largest platinum mine to remain shut for months on S. Africa strike

Impala Platinum (Implats) has lost about 246,000 ounces of production of the metal since the strike started,

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2014 | 4:39 pm

Ivanhoe studies options for African projects facing funding crunch, shares plunge

The Kamoa and Kipushi projects make up 83% of the Ivanhoe's net asset value.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 4:15 pm

Palladium price jumps to three-year high

Platinum also soars over supply fears as deadly South African strikes drag on.

Frik Els | May 14, 2014 | 8:23 pm

South African platinum strike talks going nowhere

He added that the miners are demanding their wages to more than double, an increase the three companies say is unaffordable.

Julienne Bay | May 13, 2014 | 4:24 pm

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

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