Platinum price at six year high on bright demand outlook Platinum rose above the $1,300/oz level for the first time since September 2014. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2021 | 10:01 am
Tight supply and hydrogen hopes drive iridium price up 160% Prices have climbed to a record high of $4,390 an ounce from $1,685 on Dec. 12, accelerating a rally that began in 2016, when iridium cost around $500 an ounce. Reuters | February 12, 2021 | 9:22 am
Platinum, palladium and rhodium in short supply – Johnson Matthey Supply shortfalls have driven rapid price gains, with platinum trading at six-year highs and rhodium and palladium close to record levels. Reuters | February 11, 2021 | 9:45 am
Impala Platinum sees earnings soar over 300% Company expects half-year headline earnings to increase more than fourfold, buoyed by higher metals prices and a weaker rand. Reuters | February 9, 2021 | 9:54 am
Northam said to consider bidding for Bokoni platinum mine The interest in Bokoni may suggest that higher metals prices are rekindling investors’ interest in reviving some of the mines in South Africa. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2021 | 8:38 am
Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2021 | 3:53 am
Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am
Amplats reports 7% fall in PGM output in Q4 PGM production fell to 1,076,100 ounces for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the company said. Reuters | January 28, 2021 | 8:00 am
Zimbabwe miners say foreign-exchange rule could trigger crisis The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Jan. 8 announced that exporters must now hand over 40% of their foreign currency earnings, up from 30%. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2021 | 7:41 am
