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Sibayne Gold may pick up SA platinum mines from distressed miners

What works well for gold may work for PGM, too.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 6, 2014 | 6:56 pm

Anglo American considers closing platinum mines in South Africa

The now three-month strike over pay in the country's platinum belt has forced Amplats to declare a force majeure on a long list of suppliers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2014 | 3:59 pm

Southern African miners at high risk of dying from tuberculosis — report

The frequency of TB among mineworkers is ten times higher than the level of a health emergency as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2014 | 10:14 am

Lonmin management told to take leave as platinum strike goes on

Earlier this month the company said it would not hit its sales guidance of 750,000 ounces of platinum annually, as it has already lost 90,000 ounces since the strike began.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2014 | 12:49 pm

South Africa platinum strike damage irreversible, losses close to $1bn

Platinum miners said the financial cost of the strike doesn’t really tell the full story, as the real victims are those suffering from hunger, lack of businesses and increased violence on the streets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2014 | 2:13 pm

Five reasons the platinum price should take off

Stats like platinum-backed ETF holdings surging to a record high have so far failed to move the price. Speculators are betting that's about to change.

Frik Els | March 24, 2014 | 10:40 pm

Palladium price soars on South Africa strikes, Russia tensions

Precious metal hits two-and-half-year high over supply uncertainty from top producing countries.

Frik Els | March 21, 2014 | 7:43 pm

Diamond jewels owned by Pope Paul VI going for $1.9 million

The pieces not only are historically significant, but they are also unique as rarely ever Papal jewellery goes for sale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2014 | 11:32 am

Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one

More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 12:14 pm

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