Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPICPlatinum demand surged 25% in 2023, seen down 6% in 2024.Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
Sibanye falls to $2 billion loss, weighs capital raise if metal prices worsenCEO Neal Froneman said Sibanye may consider a capital raise…Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:21 am
Impala Platinum considers mine closures after profit slumpDecisions to mothball loss-making operations could be made within the…Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 7:00 am
Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium in luminescent materials and catalysts. Staff Writer | August 20, 2023 | 7:11 am
Sibanye braced for profit hit from lower prices, US output Company expects its half-year profit to fall by as much as 53% due to weaker PGM prices and lower output from its US operations. Reuters | August 18, 2023 | 7:29 am
Nornickel makes Asia pivot as metals price drop hits H1 profits Net profit dropped from $5.1 billion to $1.1 billion in the first six months of the year. Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:25 am
Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 5:40 am
Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention. Staff Writer | July 26, 2023 | 6:06 am
Amplats expects operational improvement after tough first half The company has maintained its production guidance for 2023 despite a 13% decline in refined output in the first half. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel’s old mining equipment For 2023, the company is on track to reach its 2023 production forecast. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:57 am
Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices. Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list. Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm