Rhodium Top Stories

RANKED: World’s 10 biggest underground mines by tonnes of ore milled

The ore that contains sufficient valuable mineral to be treated by milling process is what ends up going into the processing plant compared to run of mine ore production.

MINING.com Editor | December 7, 2021 | 11:09 am

Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares

The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2021 | 4:04 am

More than $2 trillion investment needed to meet IEA hydrogen targets

2030 seen as a pivotal year for hydrogen competition.

Henry Lazenby | November 26, 2021 | 2:58 am

South African miners plan $3.8 billion of power projects

The industry is planning 3,900 megawatts of solar, wind and…

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:36 am

South Africa won’t appeal court ruling on black mining ownership

The High Court struck down stipulations that an ownership target…

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 2:14 am

Sibanye CEO says may close metals streaming deal in third quarter

The miner is seeking to raise more than $500 million to shore up its balance after earnings plunged due to a rout in metal prices.

Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 9:20 am

Karelian says independent report confirms nickel and copper in Northern Ireland

Assessment prepared by an independent consultant confirms the potential for nickel, copper and PGMs at the company's licences.

Staff Writer | June 24, 2024 | 5:51 am

Friedland, McEwen back Power Nickel’s “oversubscribed” $15m funding

The exploration junior has amassed $15 million to expand exploration on its 80%-owned NISK project in Quebec.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 3:39 am

Short covering, tight nearby supply briefly drive palladium above $1,000/oz

Palladium, mainly used in the autocatalysts curbing harmful emissions, saw a 39% slump in 2023.

Reuters | June 21, 2024 | 10:43 am

Gold price down 1%, but set for second straight weekly gain

Gold has benefited from a run of soft economic data this week.

Staff Writer | June 21, 2024 | 8:01 am

Sibanye loosens debt covenants to boost cash amid lower prices

The miner said on Friday that all of its lenders have agreed to raise the debt threshold on all facilities.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:34 am

Underground strike ends at Sibanye’s Kroondal operation

The protest started on Monday when more than 200 employees and contractors staged a sit-in.

Staff Writer | June 5, 2024 | 11:35 am

Palladium not written off the road yet, miners say

Palladium’s shortfall may ease to about 200,000 oz. in 2025 before swinging into a surplus the following year and to as much as 700,000 oz. by 2028, the World Platinum Investment Council said.

Colin McClelland | June 5, 2024 | 9:38 am

Sibanye hit by underground protest at South Africa mine

The striking employees at Kroondal were aggrieved to not have received the annual ESOP payments made last Friday to Rustenburg and Marikana employees.

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 2:49 pm

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