June 22, 2022

New device allows for production of chameleon metal

The inspiration behind this work is what the group sees as a major barrier to advancing technology: the short supply of rhodium and palladium, globally, and their high prices.

June 14, 2022

Flooding forces Sibanye-Stillwater to halt Montana mines 

The company said no injuries had been reported after the floods, but the road to its Stillwater mine is cut off.

May 17, 2022

Johnson Matthey predicts smaller platinum surplus, palladium, and rhodium deficits

A tight supply of palladium and rhodium has driven prices to record highs in recent years.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

May 11, 2022

Robert Friedland: ‘World economy can’t change unless we develop a lot more mines’

Ivanhoe chief Friedland highlights Africa and the Arabian Shield as critically important venues for responsible green mining.

May 11, 2022

African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

May 5, 2022

Sibanye says unions using gold strike to leverage platinum deal

South African miners are entering pivotal talks over a multiyear pay deal after announcing record dividends following a rally in palladium and rhodium prices.

April 8, 2022

Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022

Extreme volatility on metal and mining markets continued into 2022 amid historically low stockpiles of metal on global exchanges, but for most […]

March 10, 2022

Metal thieves stealing exhaust pipes send US auto claims 1,000% higher

State Farm said Thursday that metal thieves in search of platinum, rhodium and palladium are stealing catalytic converters in ever-greater numbers.